A tapestry depicting a scene with a central nude male figure lying on his back with arms and legs outstretched; several clothed figures surround him with gestures of grief or action; background shows a landscape with buildings. The figures wear 15th-century attire. The color palette includes shades of red, blue, yellow, and gold. The tapestry features a border around the scene. The artwork titled "Altar Frontal with the Lamentation" is by Cosimo Tura.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 1263 × 662 px
- Museum Record
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