Bewening van Christus 1642 - 1652

Nicolaes Lauwers’ etching *Bewening van Christus* (Lamentation of Christ) depicts the moment after Christ’s crucifixion. The image shows the Virgin Mary kneeling and kissing Christ’s hand, while a grieving angel observes the scene. Lauwers, a Dutch artist, created this print sometime between 1642-1652. The work is in the permanent collection of the Rijksmuseum, a national museum of the Netherlands. This etching reflects the prevailing religious themes of the 17th century, and offers a visual representation of the Christian belief in Christ’s sacrifice.