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Lamentation over the Dead Christ, polychrome terracotta, Niccol dell'Arca (1435-1494), Church of Santa Maria della Vita in Bologna
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Lamentation over the Dead Christ, polychrome terracotta, Niccol dell'Arca (1435-1494), Church of Santa Maria della Vita in Bologna
Lamentation over the Dead Christ, polychrome terracotta, Niccol dell'Arca (1435-1494), Church of Santa Maria della Vita in Bologna Bologna Church of Santa Maria della Vita Sculptural Group Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:1463. Artist:Niccol dell'Arca, Nicol d'Antonio, known as
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-037732-0000
Media ID 33125116
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Death Evangelist Existential Concept Functions And Treatments For The Body Human Psychology John Joseph Of Arimathea Life And Representations Of The Virgin Life Of Christ Madonna With Saints Mary Magdalen Nicodemus Of A Groupearly Renaissance Other Important Men Pain Passion Christian Religion Subject
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This print captures the profound artwork of "Lamentation over the Dead Christ" by Niccol dell'Arca, a renowned sculptor of the Early Renaissance period. The polychrome terracotta masterpiece can be found in the Church of Santa Maria della Vita in Bologna, Italy. Dating back to 1463, this emotionally charged sculpture depicts the sorrowful scene of Christ's lifeless body being mourned by his disciples and other important figures such as Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea. The artist skillfully portrays their grief and anguish through intricate details and lifelike expressions. The composition also includes Madonna with saints, representing different aspects of Christian religion. This powerful representation not only reflects on the passion and death of Jesus but also explores existential concepts, human psychology, and the eternal struggle between pain and hope. In this photograph taken around 1920-1930 by Alinari Fratelli, we are given a glimpse into this remarkable work from an early Renaissance perspective. The individuals depicted are dressed in costumes that reflect fashion trends from that period, adding another layer to our understanding of historical context. Through its portrayal of physiological and psychological aspects intertwined with biblical narratives from the New Testament like St. John or Mary Magdalen, "Lamentation over the Dead Christ" exemplifies both Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods prevalent during Europe's first two millennia. This print invites us to contemplate not only artistic beauty but also deep reflections on life's transient nature while reminding us that art has always been a medium for exploring complex themes beyond its visual appeal.
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