Bewening van het lichaam van Christus 1616

"Bewening van het lichaam van Christus" (Lamentation over the Body of Christ), a 1616 drawing by Gerard ter Borch, depicts a scene of mourning. The artist uses delicate lines to create the figures of Christ, Mary Magdalene, and the Virgin Mary, who weep in sorrow over Christ's body. The composition emphasizes the intimacy and emotional weight of the moment, highlighting the deep grief and pain of the figures. This drawing is a testament to Borch's ability to capture the complexities of human emotion through his masterful use of line. This artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and measures 194 mm in height and 150 mm in width.