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The Lamentation

Print
ca. 1498-1499 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This print is one of a set of 12 woodcuts that tell the story of the Crucifixion and Passion of Christ. The German painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer transformed the narrative and expressive potential of printmaking. His 'Large Passion' series is a vivid and animated rendering of the gospel story.

In this scene, Christ’s female followers mourn over his body in a scene of private grief. St John is also present, gently supporting Christ’s shoulders. Dürer communicates the women’s anguish through the expressive gestures of their hands.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • The Lamentation (generic title)
  • The Large Passion (series title)
Materials and techniques
Woodcut on paper
Brief description
Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528); 'The Lamentation' from the 'Large Passion' series; 1498-9; woodcut
Physical description
Black and white woodcut. A small group of five women and one man are shown grieving over the body of Christ.
Dimensions
  • Height: 39.4cm
  • Width: 28.3cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by Miss G. E. Carthew
Subjects depicted
Summary
This print is one of a set of 12 woodcuts that tell the story of the Crucifixion and Passion of Christ. The German painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer transformed the narrative and expressive potential of printmaking. His 'Large Passion' series is a vivid and animated rendering of the gospel story.

In this scene, Christ’s female followers mourn over his body in a scene of private grief. St John is also present, gently supporting Christ’s shoulders. Dürer communicates the women’s anguish through the expressive gestures of their hands.
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
E.710-1940

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Record createdJune 15, 2005
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