Begrædelsen af Jesu lig 1623 - 1691

Giacinto Brandi's "Begrædelsen af Jesu lig" (1623-1691), housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a poignant depiction of the lamentation of Christ. The drawing, executed in a warm brown hue, captures the grief of the mourners surrounding Christ's lifeless body. The figure of Mary Magdalene, her head resting on Christ's chest, embodies profound sorrow, while the other figures, though less defined, convey a sense of overwhelming anguish. This intimate depiction, crafted during the Baroque period, offers a powerful visual representation of a pivotal moment in Christian faith.