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The Lamentation
Anton Raphael Mengs (German, born in Bohemia (now Czech Republic), 1728–1779)
1779
Medium/Technique
Black and white chalk on faded blue paper, mounted to canvas
Dimensions
Framed: 208.3 × 157.5 cm (82 × 62 in.)
Sight: 157.8 × 104.8 cm (62 1/8 × 41 1/4 in.)
Sight: 157.8 × 104.8 cm (62 1/8 × 41 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. George L. Nichols
Accession Number22.77
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsDrawings
ProvenanceMarchese Rinuccini, Florence, acquired 1780; Mrs. George H. Chickering (lent to the museum 13 July, 1887); Mrs. George L. Nichols; gift of Mrs. George L. Nichols to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 2, 1922)