The Descent from the Cross and the Lamentation, 1618-1621

The artwork The Descent from the Cross and the Lamentation, 1618-1621 is a painting, created in 1621 by . It is currently held at National Sculpture Museum.

The painting depicts a scene of mourning around the dead body of Christ. His body, bearing the wounds of crucifixion, is the focal point of the composition. He is being lowered or held up by three figures: a sorrowful Mary in a blue robe on the left, a man with his back to the viewer in red, and a woman with red hair and a pink dress behind Christ. The figures are arranged in a dynamic and emotional grouping, their expressions and gestures conveying their grief and despair. The lighting is dramatic, highlighting the body of Christ and the faces of the mourners, while the background is dark and somber. The overall effect is one of intense emotion and spiritual significance.