Print, Paulus Pontius, 1628

The lamentation, with two angels on the right; the body of christ rests on a white shroud in the middle of the composition; mary stands behind his body and looks to the heavens; besides, st joseph, wearing a habit, clasps his hands and looks at the body in despair; in the foreground st mary magdalene kneels on the ground and examines the nails used in the crucifixion; the crown of thorn lies before her; two angels stand at right, one holds a spear; lettered state; after peter paul rubens. 1628 engraving. Date: 1628. Dimensions: Height: 483 mm; Width: 374 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Jesus Christ. Collection: British Museum. Print (BM R,3.80)