Artwork
The Lamentation
The Lamentation is an ink print by the Baroque artist Spanish 17th Century. It dates from 1624 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Lamentation is an etching on laid paper, a print that depicts a scene of mourning.
Subject & Meaning
The etching shows a group gathered around a deceased man, with Mary holding his hand, conveying a sense of grief and sorrow.
Technique & Style
The work combines etching and drypoint techniques, with the latter creating rough edges and darker marks, resulting in a raw and emotive representation of the scene.
Context
The use of etching and drypoint techniques suggests a connection to other prints that employ similar methods, such as those by Francisco de Zurbarán.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist worked in Spain in the early 1600s, making delicate pen and ink drawings.
