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The Lamentation

Workshop of Master of the Borders with the Four Fathers of the Church

National Gallery of Art

The image features four figures in the foreground. One figure is reclining with their full body visible, supported by another figure. Surrounding them are three standing figures with distinctive halos around their heads. The figures are wearing cloaked garments and have stoic expressions. One of the standing figures is supporting the head of the reclining figure. In the background, there is a large cross and ornate floral border patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
1460/1480
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in yellow, red-brown lake, and green
Dimensions
2351 × 3131 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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