Print, Paulus Pontius, circa 1630

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 francis, 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; a working proof; after peter paul rubens engraving. Date: circa 1630. Dimensions: Height: 470 mm; Width: 370 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Jesus Christ. Collection: British Museum. Print (BM 1867,0413.631)