Lamentation of Christ

Domenico Campagnola

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting a group of figures around a lifeless body. In the background, there are cross-like structures on a distant hill. The scene is highly detailed with intricate line work. The figures seem to be mourning the deceased figure in front of them. The foreground contains layered drapery and figures in different poses, suggesting a theme of grief and mourning. The background features a hilly landscape with three crosses. Various textures like trees and rocky landscapes add depth to the scene. A plaque in the bottom right reads "DOMINICVS CAMPAGNOLA 1517."