Who created "The Lamentation"?

The Lamentation was created by Petrus Christus in ca. 1450.

When was "The Lamentation" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1450.

What medium is "The Lamentation"?

The Lamentation is Oil on wood.

Is "The Lamentation" in the public domain?

Yes, The Lamentation is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Lamentation

Petrus Christus

ca. 1450

Medium

Oil on wood

Dimensions

Overall 10 1/8 x 14 in. (25.7 x 35.6 cm); painted surface 10 x 13 3/4 in. (25.4 x 34.9 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Marquand Collection, Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1890

Accession Number

91.26.12

Tags

ChristVirgin MarySadnessSufferingMary MagdaleneSaint John the EvangelistLamentationDeath

About this artwork

This oil on wood, created in ca. 1450, represents significant artistic achievement by Petrus Christus, a Netherlandish artist. The piece demonstrates the technical capabilities and aesthetic conventions of Netherlandish art during this historical period. Working in oil on wood, the artist employed materials and techniques characteristic of the era, creating visual effects that convey both subject matter and artistic vision. Museum collections preserve such works to ensure continued study and app...

The Lamentation

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