The Lamentation of Christ c. 1630 - 1633

"The Lamentation of Christ" is a chiaroscuro woodcut by Hercules Segers, created around 1630-1633. The print depicts the moment after Christ's crucifixion, with his body lying at the center surrounded by grieving figures. The figures are rendered in a hazy, atmospheric style with heavy use of light and shadow, typical of Segers' work. The composition emphasizes the pain and sorrow of the event, contrasting the lifeless body of Christ with the expressive gestures of the mourners. This piece is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and is a prime example of Segers' unique mastery of the woodcut medium.