Bewening van dode Christus door Maria 1515 - 1602

This anonymous engraving from the 16th century, “Bewening van dode Christus door Maria”, depicts the Lamentation of Christ. The composition shows Mary, draped in a flowing gown, standing over the body of Christ, who lays in a tomb-like structure. The scene, set in a landscape with trees and hills, evokes a somber mood through the use of light and shade. The image, which is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, serves as a poignant visual representation of the grief and sorrow felt after Christ’s crucifixion.