Italian Artist, Lamentation Over the Dead Christ, 1660, Oil on Canvas

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A great 17th-century religious painting. This painting oil on canvas depicts a poignant subject, highly popular in the baroque era: … Read more A great 17th-century religious painting. This painting oil on canvas depicts a poignant subject, highly popular in the baroque era: the lamentation over the dead christ. This intense and emotionally powerful artwork features a palette of brown and red earth tones. The reclining christ is surrounded by figures sculpted by light, immersed in a dramatic atmosphere accentuated by the stormy sky over golgotha.

we see the virgin on the left next to mary magdalene, while joseph of arimathea supports the body of jesus. Below, we find two mourning cherubs next to the sarcophagus and the crown of thorns. Behind the group, a vast landscape unfolds. On the ridge, golgotha ​​can be seen with its three now-empty crosses, while to the left, the temple of jerusalem appears, struck by a sudden lightning bolt.

the quality of the drapery, the anatomical power, and the theatricality of the composition suggest this is the work of a great emilian artist from the second half of the 17th century. At the bottom right it shows traces of a signature that is difficult to read (see photo), currently being studied. A large-format, dramatic painting, ideal for classical settings or a collection of baroque sacred paintings. The frame is a striking 20th-century gilded wood and plaster frame, beautifully decorated, with some signs of aging. The artwork has already been restored with re-lining, replacement of the stretcher, and repainting in some areas. Overall, it is in good condition. Internal dimensions: h 142.5 x w 122 cm. See less