The Lamentation

17th century

Italian 17th Century(?)

Associated Names
Italian 17th Century

Artist

This is a drawing depicting a scene with a seated figure holding a lifeless body. To the left, another figure is supporting the seated figure. Above them, two angelic figures are in the picture. To the right, two cherubic figures are observing the scene. The drawing is detailed with intricate lines and shading, portraying emotions and symbols. The background includes vegetation and architectural elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Alessandra Manning Dolnier

  • Dimensions

    plate: 22.5 × 17.1 cm (8 7/8 × 6 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 22.8 × 17.5 cm (9 × 6 7/8 in.)
    mount: 27.8 × 22 cm (10 15/16 × 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.113.36

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Robert and Bertina Suida Manning, Forest Hills, NY; by descent Alessandra Manning and Kurt Dolnier, Watertown, CT, 1996; Gift to NGA, 2018

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