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Lamentation over the Dead Christ, 1436-41 (tempera on panel) (detail)
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Lamentation over the Dead Christ, 1436-41 (tempera on panel) (detail)
BAT43973 Lamentation over the Dead Christ, 1436-41 (tempera on panel) (detail) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22807576
© Nicolò Orsi Battaglini / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures a poignant detail from the masterpiece "Lamentation over the Dead Christ" by Fra Angelico. Painted between 1436 and 1441, this tempera on panel artwork is housed in the Museo di San Marco in Florence, Italy. The photograph, taken by Nicolo Orsi Battaglini, showcases a profound moment of mourning and grief. In this particular detail, we witness a group of mourners surrounding the lifeless body of Jesus Christ. Their expressions are filled with sorrow as they lament his untimely demise. The central figure among them is the Virgin Mary, her face etched with immense pain and heartache. Her flowing robes and gentle touch convey both strength and vulnerability in equal measure. The meticulous brushwork of Fra Angelico brings forth an atmosphere of deep contemplation and spiritual devotion that characterizes Renaissance art. Every stroke seems to echo with passion and reverence for the subject matter at hand. Bathed in soft light, this intimate scene invites viewers to reflect upon their own mortality while also offering solace through faith. It serves as a reminder that even in times of great despair, there is hope to be found in shared grief and compassion. Nicolo Orsi Battaglini's skillful photography allows us to appreciate every intricate detail of this remarkable painting anew. Through his lens, we are transported back in time to witness a timeless expression of human emotion captured within this extraordinary work of art.
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