Who painted The Lamentation?

The Lamentation was painted by Albrecht Dürer in 1498.

Where can I see The Lamentation?

The Lamentation is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is The Lamentation?

The Lamentation is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

The Lamentation

Albrecht Dürer , 1498

The Lamentation is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1498 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Lamentation is a woodcut print by Albrecht Dürer, dating to circa 1498, representing a somber religious scene.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the moment after Jesus Christ's removal from the cross, surrounded by mourners, conveying intense emotional depth through simple yet expressive lines.

Technique & Style

Dürer's innovative use of simple lines achieved complex emotional resonance, characteristic of his skill in woodcut, a technique he helped advance with such nuanced designs.

History & Provenance

Created around 1498, the exact provenance of The Lamentation is not detailed here, though its creation period situates it within Dürer's early mastery of woodcut.

Context

Emerging in the late 15th century, this work reflects the religious themes prevalent in European art of the time, while its style hints at the impending Renaissance humanism.

Legacy

The Lamentation contributes to Dürer's legacy as a woodcut innovator, influencing subsequent generations in both religious art and the technical advancement of printmaking.