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RIBERA, Jos頨1588-1652). Piet1637. Baroque art
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RIBERA, Jos頨1588-1652). Piet1637. Baroque art
RIBERA, Jos頨 1588-1652). Piet 1637. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. ITALY. CAMPANIA. Naples. Carthusian Monastery of San Martino
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This stunning oil on canvas painting, titled "Pieta" by the renowned Spanish Baroque artist Jusepe de Ribera, was created in 1637. The artwork is a masterpiece of the Baroque period and is currently housed in the Carthusian Monastery of San Martino in Naples, Italy. Ribera, born in 1588, was known for his naturalistic and dramatic style, which is evident in this poignant depiction of the Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus Christ. The anguish and sorrow etched on the faces of the mother and son evoke a deep sense of emotion and devotion. The painting is a visual representation of the New Testament story of the Pieta, which describes the moment when Mary, the mother of Jesus, held her son's body after he had been taken down from the cross and prepared for burial. The first angel, with outstretched wings, delicately washes the face of Jesus, while a second angel holds a cloth, adding to the solemnity of the scene. The use of color and light in this vertical, upright painting is breathtaking, with the muted tones of the robes and the contrasting light on the faces of the figures creating a sense of depth and realism. This artwork is a testament to the early modern era's artistic exploration of the human form and the enduring power of Christian devotion.
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