Lamentation 1517

Hans Baldung's "Lamentation" (1517) depicts the traditional scene of the Virgin Mary and other mourners lamenting over the body of Jesus Christ. The artist utilizes a vivid and emotional palette, highlighting the sorrow of the figures through their contorted postures and expressive faces. The detail of the wounds on Christ's body emphasizes his suffering. Baldung was a key figure of the German Renaissance and known for his complex, often unsettling, interpretations of religious themes. This artwork is currently on display at the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin, Germany.