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Lamentation over the dead Christ with Saints Bartholomew and Paul, c. 1570. Creator: Gambara, Lattanzio (c. 1530-1574)
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Lamentation over the dead Christ with Saints Bartholomew and Paul, c. 1570. Creator: Gambara, Lattanzio (c. 1530-1574)
Lamentation over the dead Christ with Saints Bartholomew and Paul, c. 1570. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia
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1530 1574 Brescia Compassion Dead Body Of Christ Deposition Descent From The Cross Entombment Of Christ Gambara Lamentation Lamentation Of Christ Lattanzio C Mannerism Mater Dolorosa Mourning Mourning Of Christ Our Lady Of Sorrows Pieta Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo School Of Brescia Sorrow
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Lamentation over the Dead Christ with Saints Bartholomew and Paul," a poignant masterpiece painted by Lattanzio Gambara around 1570, is a moving representation of the profound sorrow and compassionate response to the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. This exquisite oil on canvas painting, now housed in the Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo in Brescia, Italy, is a testament to the artistic prowess of the School of Brescia during the Renaissance period. The central figure of the painting is the dead body of Christ, lying on a shroud, with his mother, the Virgin Mary, cradling his head in her arms. Mary's anguished expression and the tears streaming down her face exemplify the Mater Dolorosa, or Our Lady of Sorrows, as she mourns the loss of her son. To the right, Saint Bartholomew, identified by his flayed skin, and to the left, Saint Paul, with his characteristic sword and shield, offer their consolation and support. The Deposition, or taking down of Christ from the cross, and the Descent from the Cross scenes are depicted in the background, with various other mourners and saints gathered around. The use of dramatic lighting and the elongated, expressive figures are characteristic of the Mannerist style, which emphasizes emotion and movement. The New Testament narrative of the Lamentation of Christ has been a popular subject in Christian art since the early Christian period, with numerous interpretations and variations. Gambara's rendition, with its intricate details and deep emotional resonance, continues to captivate viewers and inspire contemplation of the profound compassion and sorrow that accompanied the death of Christ. This painting, with its rich symbolism and evocative imagery, invites us to reflect on the depth of love, loss, and redemption as portrayed in the Bible and the Christian faith.
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