There are two “Lamentations” of Botticelli’s brush, both are magnificent examples of his late style, as well as mastery in creating compositions from closely-placed figures. This “Pieta” was performed for the altar of the church of Santa Marne Maggiore, where she was seen and described by Vasari.
For Botticelli, known for his cool, calm images of the Madonna, this picture is extraordinarily emotional. All actors of the scene, including Joseph of Arimathea, holding a crown of thorns and nails from the Crucifixion, are full of profound experiences.
Related Paintings 
Lamentation of Christ by Sandro Botticelli 
Pieta (Deuil) – Sandro Botticelli 
The Altar of St. Barnaby by Sandro Botticelli 
Pieta, or Lamentation of Christ by El Greco 
Extracting the Heart of Saint Ignatius by Sandro Botticelli 
The Coronation of Mary by Sandro Botticelli 
Portrait of Giuliano Medici by Sandro Botticelli 
The altar of San Marco, or the Coronation of Mary with the angels, the Evangelist John and St. Augustine, Jerome and Eligius by Sandro Botticelli
Lamentation of Christ by Sandro Botticelli Pieta (Deuil) – Sandro Botticelli The Altar of St. Barnaby by Sandro Botticelli Pieta, or Lamentation of Christ by El Greco Extracting the Heart of Saint Ignatius by Sandro Botticelli The Coronation of Mary by Sandro Botticelli Portrait of Giuliano Medici by Sandro Botticelli The altar of San Marco, or the Coronation of Mary with the angels, the Evangelist John and St. Augustine, Jerome and Eligius by Sandro Botticelli