The sculpture shows a group of figures surrounding a central reclining figure, appearing to be a male with defined musculature. The figures are depicted in various poses, some with downcast expressions. All figures wear draped garments. In the background, there are hills, trees, a walled city, and three crosses. The sculpture is made of golden material, giving it a rich appearance. It is crafted as a relief, with figures and landscape elements subtly protruding from the surface.
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Lamentation Over the Dead Christ

sculptor Emilian 16th Century

second quarter 16th century

Medium
bronze//Yellowish patina
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall: 10.6 x 7.3 cm (4 3/16 x 2 7/8 in.) gross weight: 173 gr
Culture
Emilian
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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