Dead Christ Mourned Over by Angels 1600 - 1700

"Dead Christ Mourned Over by Angels" is a 17th-century red chalk drawing depicting a scene of mourning. The work, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a deceased Christ, his body lying limply. Two angels, with large, expressive wings, stand beside him. One angel reaches out to comfort Christ while the other mourns with their face buried in their hands. The work's composition, utilizing naturalism and chiaroscuro, underscores the poignant scene of loss and despair.