Lamentation of Christ (Grey Passion-11) by Hans Holbein the Elder

Lamentation of Christ (Grey Passion-11) 1500

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Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

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prophet

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strong focal point

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possibly oil pastel

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charcoal art

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oil painting

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portrait head and shoulder

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framed image

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underpainting

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painting painterly

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portrait art

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fine art portrait

"Lamentation of Christ (Grey Passion-11)" is a painting by Hans Holbein the Elder, created in 1500. The artwork depicts the sorrowful scene of Jesus's body being laid out after his crucifixion, surrounded by grieving figures. The painting is part of a series known as the "Grey Passion" and is currently located in the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, Germany. This piece is notable for its detailed and realistic portrayal of human emotion and for its emphasis on the physical suffering of Christ. The painting is a testament to the powerful and moving depiction of religious scenes that characterized the art of the Early Renaissance period.

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