Graflegging van Christus 1644

This 1644 engraving by Michel Dorigny, titled "Graflegging van Christus" depicts the lamentation of Christ, a poignant scene in Christian iconography. The image portrays a sorrowful Virgin Mary, draped in flowing robes, leaning over the body of her son, Christ, who lies on a stone slab. Dorigny's etching, with its intricate detail and use of light and shadow, effectively captures the emotional weight of the scene, highlighting the solemnity and grief surrounding Christ's death.