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Antonello da Messina. The Dead Christ Supported
Antonello da Messina. The Dead Christ Supported by an Angel. 1475-1478. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Oil on wood. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum
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This work of art, titled "The Dead Christ Supported by an Angel," is a masterpiece by the renowned Italian painter Antonello da Messina, created between 1475 and 1478 during the Quattrocento period of the Renaissance. The painting, which is now proudly displayed at the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain, is an oil on wood piece that measures approximately vertical 39.5 x 29.5 cm (15.5 x 11.6 inches). The exterior of the Prado Museum, bathed in the warm, natural light of a sunny day, provides the perfect setting for this upright, outside image. The wood panel, richly coated with vibrant oil colors, beautifully captures the somber yet serene scene of the Dead Christ being supported by an angel. The color palette of the painting is dominated by earthy tones, reflecting the solemnity and reverence of the subject matter. Antonello da Messina, a pioneer of the Sicilian School of painting, is known for his innovative use of chiaroscuro, or the contrast between light and dark, to create depth and volume in his works. In "The Dead Christ Supported by an Angel," the artist expertly employs this technique to bring the lifeless form of Christ and the ethereal figure of the angel to life, creating a striking and poignant visual contrast. The painting's composition, with the angel's gentle touch supporting the lifeless body of Christ, conveys a sense of hope and consolation in the face of death. The vertical orientation of the panel further emphasizes the heightened sense of reverence and awe, making it a truly awe-inspiring work of art that continues to captivate viewers to this day.
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