The Lamentation c. 1607

"The Lamentation" is a powerful etching by Hercules Segers, created around 1607. The print depicts the mourning figures surrounding the body of Christ, a common subject in Renaissance art. Segers' distinctive style, characterized by deep shadows and dramatic contrasts, creates a sense of emotional intensity and heightened drama. This small-scale work, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases Segers' mastery of etching and his ability to evoke a sense of profound sorrow and contemplation.