2684860

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2684860

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Media ID 15204770

VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a medieval religious painting depicting the Lamentation of Christ. The central figure is Jesus Christ, lying lifeless on a shroud after his crucifixion, surrounded by grieving figures who are traditionally identified as the Virgin Mary, Saint John the Evangelist, and other holy personages like Mary Magdalene and possibly Joseph of Arimathea or Nicodemus. Their faces are contorted with sorrow and their gestures express mourning. Above them angels bear witness to the scene, some with expressions of anguish. In the background, there's an image of the cross where Jesus was crucified along with ladders used for taking down his body. The intricate gold leaf patterns above suggest this event is under divine observation. This artwork reflects Gothic style elements such as elongated figures and emotional expressiveness typical in European art during that period.

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