Lamentations over the Death of the First-born of Egypt

"Lamentations over the Death of the First-born of Egypt" is a powerful religious painting depicting the somber scene of Egyptian mourners. Executed in rich oil on a traditional canvas, the work captures the grief and tragedy following the final plague—the death of the first-born—that led Pharaoh to release the Israelites. The painting’s style may draw from Academicism, emphasizing formal composition and realistic detail. It vividly illustrates a biblical event linked to the Passover story, reflecting the divine judgment portrayed in the Plagues of Egypt, where each disaster served as a sign of Yahweh’s power and authority.