Lamentation over the Body of Christ

c. 1500

Gerard David, a master of the Early Netherlandish style, painted this heartbreaking scene around 1500. The lifeless Christ is cradled by a figure in red, likely Saint John, while the Virgin Mary prays in deep blue robes. To the right, Mary Magdalene holds a jar of ointment, a classic symbol of her devotion. The detailed city in the background is likely Bruges, the wealthy Flemish city where David ran a successful workshop, showing how artists of this time blended religious sorrow with realistic, contemporary landscapes.

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