Schetsblad met verschillende composities, waaronder een Bewening 1635 - 1645

This sketch sheet with various compositions, including a Lamentation, was made by Simone Cantarini in the 17th century. Cantarini lived in a time of immense cultural and religious upheaval. As a Baroque artist, Cantarini was part of a movement that sought to evoke emotional responses. Through his art, Cantarini engaged with the deeply personal and communal aspects of faith. The scene of lamentation, in particular, provided a powerful way to explore themes of loss, empathy, and spiritual connection. This work invites us to consider the role of religious art in shaping cultural values, and its reflection of personal experiences. We can still relate to the raw emotion, even if we're not religious ourselves. It serves as a poignant reminder of our shared humanity, and the universal experience of grief and compassion.