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Lamentation, c. 1530 (red chalk)
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Lamentation, c. 1530 (red chalk)
3696966 Lamentation, c.1530 (red chalk) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); 32x24.9 cm; Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Entombment of Christ
Red chalk, partly over a preliminary drawing in black chalk); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23153322
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Burial Crucified Crucifixion Entombed Gospels High Renaissance Italian Renaissance Lamentation Mourners Pieta Weeping Mourning
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This print showcases Michelangelo's masterpiece, "Lamentation" created around 1530. The artwork, rendered in red chalk with a preliminary drawing in black chalk, measures 32x24.9 cm and is housed at the Graphische Sammlung Albertina in Vienna, Austria. The image depicts the poignant scene of the Entombment of Christ, a pivotal moment from the New Testament. It captures the raw emotion and grief surrounding Jesus' crucifixion as mourners gather to lay his body to rest. The composition exudes a sense of profound mourning and religious devotion. In this high Renaissance piece, Michelangelo skillfully portrays each figure with meticulous detail and anatomical precision. The Virgin Mary stands at the center of attention, her naked sorrow palpable as she cradles her son's lifeless body. Surrounding them are saints and other mourners who express their anguish through weeping gestures. Through this powerful representation of biblical events, Michelangelo explores themes such as faith, sacrifice, and redemption that resonate deeply within Christian tradition. His mastery over form and expression elevates this work to an iconic status within Italian Renaissance art. As viewers engage with this print by Bridgeman Images, they are invited into a world where spirituality intertwines with human suffering—a testament to both Michelangelo's artistic genius and his ability to evoke profound emotions through his creations.
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