The sculpture depicts a group of four figures. Two centrally positioned figures capture most of the composition's attention. The central figure is holding another figure who appears reclined or possibly lifeless, highlighted by the positioning of the limbs and overall relaxed posture. Other figures are gathered around, suggesting a cohesive group interaction. The sculpture is crafted from a material that appears bronze, attributed to its dull brown color and the textured metallic surface. The scene is intricately detailed within a relief carved on an oval background. The figures are in a…
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The Lamentation

sculptor Emilian 16th Century

mid 16th century

Medium
bronze//Greyish patina
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (oval): 4 x 3.4 cm (1 9/16 x 1 5/16 in.) gross weight: 19 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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