Triptych of Adriaan Reins 1480

This triptych by Early Netherlandish painter Hans Memling depicts the Lamentation of Christ. Created around 1480, the central panel showcases Christ's lifeless body laid out on the ground, surrounded by mourners including Mary, John the Apostle, and Mary Magdalene. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of a walled city, referencing the artist's birthplace of Bruges. The triptych's two side panels feature portraits of Adriaan Reins and his wife, likely the original commissioners of this work. The composition is characterized by its meticulous detail and restrained emotionalism, a hallmark of Memling's style. This triptych is housed in Bruges' Memling Museum, formerly Old St. John's Hospital, a testament to the artist's enduring legacy in his hometown.