Beweinung Christi mit Maria, Johannes, Maria Magdalena und einem Engel 1774

"Beweinung Christi mit Maria, Johannes, Maria Magdalena und einem Engel" (Lamentation of Christ with Mary, John, Mary Magdalene and an Angel) is a 1774 drawing by Johann Erdmann Gottlieb Prestel, currently located in the Städel Museum. The drawing portrays a dramatic scene of mourning with the lifeless body of Christ lying on the ground, surrounded by figures symbolizing grief and sorrow. Mary, John, and Mary Magdalene are depicted expressing deep sorrow while an angel watches over the scene. The composition focuses on the figures and their emotions, creating a somber and impactful atmosphere. This drawing is an important example of Prestel's artistic style, known for its emotional intensity and realistic depiction of figures.