The Lamentation c. 1480 - 1490

This 15th-century print by Master BM, titled *The Lamentation*, depicts a scene from the Passion of Christ. It shows a group of figures mourning the death of Jesus, who lies at the foot of the cross. The detailed depiction of the figures' grief and the solemn landscape are characteristic of the Northern Renaissance style. The inclusion of the artist’s monogram "BM" in the lower right corner identifies this print as a work by the anonymous master. The small size of the artwork, approximately 8 7/8 x 6 5/16 inches, suggests it was intended for private devotion.