Artwork
Lamentation of Christ (after Raphael)
Lamentation of Christ (after Raphael) is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Pieter Coecke van Aelst. It dates from 1540 and is held in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek.
About this work
Overview
Lamentation of Christ (after Raphael) is an oil painting by Pieter Coecke van Aelst, created in 1540. It is a representation of a pivotal Christian scene and is currently housed at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group mourning a deceased figure on the ground, with a large wooden cross and a small stone structure behind them. The somber atmosphere is underscored by the cloudy sky and distant figures.
Technique & Style
The artist's attention to facial expressions conveys a range of emotions, from sorrow to shock. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that exploits strong contrasts between light and dark, adds drama to the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter Coecke van Aelst or Pieter Coecke van Aelst the Elder was a Flemish painter, sculptor, architect, author and designer of woodcuts, goldsmith's work, stained glass and tapestries.
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