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The Lamentation
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The Lamentation

Cornelis Massijs · 1538 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The body of Christ is laid on a stone and mourned. Mary Magdalene supports the body and to the left a man lifts the crown of thorns to heaven. Mary faints and is caught by John, who stands behind her.

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Credit lineBewening. 1538. Cornelis Massijs. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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