The Virgin and Saint Mary Magdalene lament over the dead Christ

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The Virgin and Saint Mary Magdalene lament over the dead Christ. Line engraving by L Kilian after H von Aachen. Mary Magdalene caresses the corpse's hand and feet; her abundant hair is loose. Light beams from the Virgin's head. One angel props Christ up on the right and another clasps its hands in mournful prayer. The instruments of the passion lie on the ground: nails, pliers, a hammer and a crown of thorns. Mourning customs. Christianity. Death. Mothers and sons. Women in Christianity. Gesture. Nails and spikes. Hammers. Kissing – Religious aspects. Angels. Hair. Five Sacred Wounds. Grief. Tools. Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint. Jesus Christ Crucifixion. Jesus Christ Passion. Mary Magdalene, Saint. Jesus Christ Burial. Contributors: Hans von Aachen (1552–1615); Lucas Kilian (1579–1637); Dominicus Custos (-1612); Johann Philipp von Gebsattel (1555–1609). Work ID: ch3rsxyj.

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