Central panel of a Memorial Triptych, formerly called the Gertz Memorial Triptych, with the Lamentation after 1527

This central panel from a triptych, created by the Early Netherlandish artist Hugo van der Goes after 1527, depicts the Lamentation of Christ. It is a powerful and moving scene, showing the grief of Christ's followers as they mourn his death. The detail in the figures' faces and the somber color palette create a deeply emotional atmosphere. The inscription below the scene commemorates the Gertz family, for whom the triptych was originally created. This artwork is a prime example of the Northern Renaissance style, characterized by its realism and attention to detail.