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Lamenting Collection (#2)

In the world of art and history, lamenting takes various forms

Background imageLamenting Collection: The Death of the Virgin (etching)

The Death of the Virgin (etching)
CH441545 The Death of the Virgin (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 40x32 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageLamenting Collection: The Bob hairstyle

The Bob hairstyle
Young girl looking at herself in a mirror and lamenting the state of her Bob. Date: circa 1925

Background imageLamenting Collection: Deirdres Lament, illustration from Celtic Myth and Legend

Deirdres Lament, illustration from Celtic Myth and Legend
STC411956 Deirdres Lament, illustration from Celtic Myth and Legend by Charles Squire, 1905 (litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLamenting Collection: The Oath of the Horatii, 1791 (oil on canvas)

The Oath of the Horatii, 1791 (oil on canvas)
BAL196402 The Oath of the Horatii, 1791 (oil on canvas) by Caraffe, Armand Charles (1762-1822); 89.3x115 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow

Background imageLamenting Collection: La Belgique: 1914 (litho)

La Belgique: 1914 (litho)
KW345533 La Belgique: 1914 (litho) by Partridge, Bernard (1861-1945) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageLamenting Collection: Clown, down on his luck (coloured engraving)

Clown, down on his luck (coloured engraving)
728321 Clown, down on his luck (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown, down on his luck. From Black and White, 26 December 1891)

Background imageLamenting Collection: 'There was an Old Man of Aosta, who possessed a large Cow, but he lost her', from A Book of Nonsense

"There was an Old Man of Aosta, who possessed a large Cow, but he lost her", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386677 " There was an Old Man of Aosta, who possessed a large Cow, but he lost her", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Background imageLamenting Collection: Jeremiah lamenting the disgrace of Jerusalem

Jeremiah lamenting the disgrace of Jerusalem
LLM454265 Jeremiah lamenting the disgrace of Jerusalem by Xumetra, F. (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeremiah lamenting the disgrace of Jerusalem)

Background imageLamenting Collection: David Lamenting, c. 1896 (stained glass)

David Lamenting, c. 1896 (stained glass)
6313620 David Lamenting, c.1896 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info.: The narrative panel of David Lamenting)

Background imageLamenting Collection: David Consoled, c. 1896 (stained glass)

David Consoled, c. 1896 (stained glass)
6313612 David Consoled, c.1896 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 416.5x89 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Background imageLamenting Collection: Britannias Ruin, pub. 1779 (hand coloured engraving)

Britannias Ruin, pub. 1779 (hand coloured engraving)
2655365 Britannias Ruin, pub. 1779 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageLamenting Collection: Venus, Injured by Diomedes, Returns to Olympus, c. 1803 (oil on wood)

Venus, Injured by Diomedes, Returns to Olympus, c. 1803 (oil on wood)
3597143 Venus, Injured by Diomedes, Returns to Olympus, c.1803 (oil on wood) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 26.6x32.6 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: In the Iliad)

Background imageLamenting Collection: Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Shades of Louis XIV and Napoleon I lamenting the fading of

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Shades of Louis XIV and Napoleon I lamenting the fading of
538307 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Shades of Louis XIV and Napoleon I lamenting the fading of Frances glory. On 5 October 1870 Wilhlem I, King of Prussia made Versailles his headquarters

Background imageLamenting Collection: The Lamentation of Farude, illustration from the Shahnama

The Lamentation of Farude, illustration from the Shahnama
CZA228762 The Lamentation of Farude, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) 1619 (gouache on paper) by Persian School

Background imageLamenting Collection: Fortitude (David Consoled), c. 1896 (stained glass)

Fortitude (David Consoled), c. 1896 (stained glass)
6313611 Fortitude (David Consoled), c.1896 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 416.5x89 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Background imageLamenting Collection: Gustave Dore Bible: The daughters of Israel lamenting the daughter of Jephthah (engraving)

Gustave Dore Bible: The daughters of Israel lamenting the daughter of Jephthah (engraving)
5221449 Gustave Dore Bible: The daughters of Israel lamenting the daughter of Jephthah (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLamenting Collection: Gertrude reveals that Hamlet has killed Polonius, from Hamlet

Gertrude reveals that Hamlet has killed Polonius, from Hamlet
IL388122 Gertrude reveals that Hamlet has killed Polonius, from Hamlet by William Shakespeare, edition published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1915 (colour litho) by Simmonds, W. G

Background imageLamenting Collection: Charity and Fortitude (David Lamenting and David Consoled), c. 1896 (stained glass)

Charity and Fortitude (David Lamenting and David Consoled), c. 1896 (stained glass)
6313610 Charity and Fortitude (David Lamenting and David Consoled), c.1896 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 416.5x89 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Background imageLamenting Collection: Descent from the Cross, from the Dome Altar, 1499 (tempera on panel)

Descent from the Cross, from the Dome Altar, 1499 (tempera on panel)
XKH145508 Descent from the Cross, from the Dome Altar, 1499 (tempera on panel) by Stumme, Absolon (15th century); 233x171 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Background imageLamenting Collection: Julius Caesar before a statue of Alexander the Great in Spain

Julius Caesar before a statue of Alexander the Great in Spain, lamenting the scale of his achievements compared to
5997468 Julius Caesar before a statue of Alexander the Great in Spain, lamenting the scale of his achievements compared to Alexanders having reached the same age as his death

Background imageLamenting Collection: The Entombment, 1635-38 (oil on panel)

The Entombment, 1635-38 (oil on panel)
5938196 The Entombment, 1635-38 (oil on panel) by Vouet, Simon (1590-1649); 56.5x41.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright

Background imageLamenting Collection: Extract from the Marquess of Granbys Diary, 24th April, 1845 (ink on paper)

Extract from the Marquess of Granbys Diary, 24th April, 1845 (ink on paper)
2560072 Extract from the Marquess of Granbys Diary, 24th April, 1845 (ink on paper) by Charles Manners, 6th Duke of Rutland (1815-88); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire

Background imageLamenting Collection: Lamentations over the Death of the First-Born of Egypt, 1877

Lamentations over the Death of the First-Born of Egypt, 1877

Background imageLamenting Collection: Adam and Eve Lamenting the Death of Abel, 1564. Creator: Cornelis Cort

Adam and Eve Lamenting the Death of Abel, 1564. Creator: Cornelis Cort
Adam and Eve Lamenting the Death of Abel, 1564

Background imageLamenting Collection: Jerusalem hath grievously sinned therefore she is removed, c1846. Creator: Francis Holl

Jerusalem hath grievously sinned therefore she is removed, c1846. Creator: Francis Holl
Jerusalem hath grievously sinned therefore she is removed, c1846. Biblical scene, from Lamentations 1: 8: Jerusalem hath grievously sinned; therefore she is removed

Background imageLamenting Collection: The Wailing Wall: The Day of Lamentation for the Lost City of their Forefathers, c1935

The Wailing Wall: The Day of Lamentation for the Lost City of their Forefathers, c1935
In the Shadow of the Wailing Wall: The Day of Lamentation for the Lost City of their Forefathers, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd

Background imageLamenting Collection: Cupid and lover lamenting the death of a loved one, c1802-c1857

Cupid and lover lamenting the death of a loved one, c1802-c1857

Background imageLamenting Collection: The Rhines fair children, Bewailing their lost gold, weep, 1910

The Rhines fair children, Bewailing their lost gold, weep, 1910. Illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie. The gods step into Walhalla

Background imageLamenting Collection: Jephthas Daughter

Jephthas Daughter. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageLamenting Collection: The Lamentation for Christ, 1498 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer

The Lamentation for Christ, 1498 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Lamentation for Christ, 1498 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

Background imageLamenting Collection: The Tomb of Christ, Master of the Trebon Altarpiece, about 1380, (1955)

The Tomb of Christ, Master of the Trebon Altarpiece, about 1380, (1955). Artist: Master of the Trebon Altarpiece
The Tomb of Christ, c1380 (1955). Detail from the Trebon Altarpiece. A print from Gothic Painting in Bohemia 1350-1450, by Antonin Matejcek and Jaroslav Pesina, Artia Prague, 1955

Background imageLamenting Collection: Lament for Christ, c1350 (1955). Artist: Master of the Vyssi Brod Altar

Lament for Christ, c1350 (1955). Artist: Master of the Vyssi Brod Altar
Lament for Christ, c1350 (1955). Tempera on wood. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, Prague. A print from Gothic Painting in Bohemia 1350-1450, by Antonin Matejcek and Jaroslav Pesina

Background imageLamenting Collection: Jephthahs Sacrifice. Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)

Jephthahs Sacrifice. Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
Jephthahs Sacrifice. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History and Art, Serpukhov

Background imageLamenting Collection: A burial in Ancient Egypt by Matania

A burial in Ancient Egypt by Matania
A Burial in Ancient Egypt - A Reconstruction of the Scene at the Entombment of a High Official. Women mourners lamenting before the mummy of the departed Egyptian whilst the priest conducts

Background imageLamenting Collection: Taking off lamenting 1652 1702 paper engraving

Taking off lamenting 1652 1702 paper engraving
Taking off and lamenting, 1652 - 1702, paper, engraving, h 311 mm × w 238 mm

Background imageLamenting Collection: Seven Plagues of Egypt, 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore

Seven Plagues of Egypt, 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
Seven Plagues of Egypt, 1866. The Angel of the Lord, sword in hand, leaving mothers lamenting the death of their first born. From the Bible (Exodus)

Background imageLamenting Collection: The Three Maries ( The Dead Christ Mourned ), c1604. Artist: Annibale Carracci

The Three Maries ( The Dead Christ Mourned ), c1604. Artist: Annibale Carracci
The Three Maries ( The Dead Christ Mourned ), c1604. The Virgin Mary, lamenting, holds the body of the dead Christ in her lap

Background imageLamenting Collection: Triptych of Santa Clara, 1486. Artist: Mestre Hilarius

Triptych of Santa Clara, 1486. Artist: Mestre Hilarius
Triptych of Santa Clara, 1486. The panels depict Christ praying on the Mount of Olives, St Clare and the Miracle of the Safekeeping and the Lamentation of Christ

Background imageLamenting Collection: Death of Henri, Vicomte de Turenne, French soldier, 1675 (c1871-1940). Artist: Maurice Leloir

Death of Henri, Vicomte de Turenne, French soldier, 1675 (c1871-1940). Artist: Maurice Leloir
Death of Henri, Vicomte de Turenne, French soldier, 1675 (c1871-1940). Officers of Marshal Turennes (1611-1675) army lamenting over his body after he was killed while reconnoitring at Sasbach in

Background imageLamenting Collection: Ariadne in Naxos; or, Very Like a Wail, 1882

Ariadne in Naxos; or, Very Like a Wail, 1882. Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), Irish playwright, novelist, poet and wit, left England in 1882 to tour America

Background imageLamenting Collection: Jeremiah, Old Testament prophet, 7th century BC (c1860)

Jeremiah, Old Testament prophet, 7th century BC (c1860). Jeremiah lamenting over the misery of Jerusalem. Among the prophecies of Jeremiah was the fall of Jerusalem to Nebuchadrezzar (Nebuchadnezzar)

Background imageLamenting Collection: Shades of Louis XIV and Napoleon I lamenting the fading of Frances glory, 1870. Artist: John Tenniel

Shades of Louis XIV and Napoleon I lamenting the fading of Frances glory, 1870. Artist: John Tenniel
Shades of Louis XIV and Napoleon I lamenting the fading of Frances glory, 1870. On 5 October 1870 Wilhelm I (1797-1888), King of Prussia (foreground), made Versailles his headquarters

Background imageLamenting Collection: Jeremiah lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem, 1630, by Re

Jeremiah lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem, 1630, by Re
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. Jeremiah lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem, 1630. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Background imageLamenting Collection: Source Size = 3848 x 3174

Source Size = 3848 x 3174
Britons Lamenting the Departure of the Romans, by E. Corbould

Background imageLamenting Collection: Pieta known as Rondanini (detail of the heads) (marble)

Pieta known as Rondanini (detail of the heads) (marble)
XIR905264 PietA known as Rondanini (detail of the heads) (marble) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Castello Sforzesco, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Pietedite " Rondanini")

Background imageLamenting Collection: The Anguish of Love (oil on canvas)

The Anguish of Love (oil on canvas)
XIR901657 The Anguish of Love (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; (add.info.: Les Peines d amour ); French, out of copyright

Background imageLamenting Collection: Altarpiece of St Emidio, polyptych, detail of the the Virgin and the Saints (Saint Paul

Altarpiece of St Emidio, polyptych, detail of the the Virgin and the Saints (Saint Paul
XIR898190 Altarpiece of St Emidio, polyptych, detail of the the Virgin and the Saints (Saint Paul, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Etienne and Saint Paul, from left to right)

Background imageLamenting Collection: The Lamentation over the Death of Christ (detail of the Virgin and Saint John), c

The Lamentation over the Death of Christ (detail of the Virgin and Saint John), c
XIR898163 The Lamentation over the Death of Christ (detail of the Virgin and Saint John), c.1490 (tempera on wood) by Botticelli



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In the world of art and history, lamenting takes various forms. From cartoons depicting more pigs than teats to ancient Egyptian burials, the theme of loss and sorrow resonates through time. Dr Syntax laments the profound void left by his departed wife, while a smart gent sits beneath a tree, lost in thoughts of his love. The biblical tale of the Seven Plagues of Egypt showcases an angel leaving mothers lamenting over their deceased firstborns. Gustave Dore's poignant illustration captures this tragic moment with precision. Moving on to classical literature, "Achille pleure la mort de Patrocle" portrays Achilles' deep grief over losing his dear friend. Even World War II Memorial in Uzbekistan stands as a testament to collective lamentation for those who perished during that dark period. The realm of religious art also encompasses powerful expressions of mourning. Andrea Mantegna's "Lamentation over the Dead Christ" evokes profound sadness and reverence for Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. Similarly, depictions like "The Entombment of Christ" and "Lamentation over the Dead Christ with St. John and Holy Women" capture moments filled with sorrow and spiritual contemplation. Lastly, Luca Cambiaso's painting depicts Venus and nymphs grieving over Adonis' untimely demise—a timeless representation of love lost too soon. Through these diverse artworks spanning different eras and cultures, we witness humanity's universal experience: lamenting losses both personal and collective—each piece serving as a reminder that even amidst sorrow, there is solace in shared emotions across time.