| Method | Etching |
| Artist | after Rembrandt |
| Published | [c. 1750] |
| Dimensions | Image 221 x 182 mm, Sheet 232 x 183 mm |
| Notes |
A reversed copy of Rembrandt's 1635 oil sketch 'The Lamentation over the Dead Christ', which is now held in the National Gallery, London. It has been suggested that Rembrandt's grisaille was produced for an etching which was never executed. Rembrandt's name given below lower left corner of image. The image shows Christ on the floor having descended from the crucifix, with the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene, and various other figures weeping over his body. Carefully constructed to reference other events from the story of Christ's suffering and death, the two hanging thieves connect with the Crucifixion, whilst the figures climbing down the ladders recall the Deposition. The man in the distance wearing elegant attire and a feathered hat appears to suggest Joseph of Arimathaea, the man whom provided the tomb for Christ's entombment. Lubertus van Gerrevink watermark to album page. Condition: Trimmed to image and tipped to album page. Ink spots across upper right corner, and a few spots of foxing and discolouration . |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £175.00 |
| Stock ID | 40594 |