Bewening van Christus: 'die geleden heeft onder Pontius Pilatus, is gekruisigd, gestorven en begraven' 1579

"Bewening van Christus: 'die geleden heeft onder Pontius Pilatus, is gekruisigd, gestorven en begraven'" is a 1579 engraving by Johann Sadeler I, depicting the Lamentation of Christ. The artwork showcases Christ's body being laid in a tomb, surrounded by mourners, including Mary, the Virgin Mary, and the disciples. The detailed composition, with its emphasis on anatomical accuracy and emotional intensity, is characteristic of Sadeler's early work and exemplifies the religious fervor of the late Renaissance. This etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, reflects the enduring power of the Passion of Christ in Christian art.