Artwork
The Lamentation
The Lamentation is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1507 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Lamentation is an engraving on laid paper created by Albrecht Dürer in 1507.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts the scene after Jesus Christ's crucifixion, showing him surrounded by mourners. The somber atmosphere conveys the sorrow and grief of those present.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Dürer's skill with engraving, a labor-intensive process involving the carving of lines into metal to produce the image. The level of detail achieved in this small work is notable.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
