The Lamentation 1470 - 1480

"The Lamentation" is an anonymous painting from the late 15th century depicting the moment of Jesus' death. The work portrays a group of figures, including Mary, John the Evangelist, and other mourners, surrounding the lifeless body of Christ. The painting's limited color palette and simple, expressive figures are characteristic of late Medieval art. The artist utilizes a flat, almost two-dimensional style to depict the event, highlighting the emotional impact of the scene through gesture and facial expressions. The composition emphasizes the central figure of Christ, emphasizing the weight of his death and the grief of those around him.