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Lamentation over the Dead Christ, 1470-1474, (1930). Creator: Andrea Mantegna
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Lamentation over the Dead Christ, 1470-1474, (1930). Creator: Andrea Mantegna
Lamentation over the Dead Christ, 1470-1474, (1930). Dramatically foreshortened view of the body of Jesus Christ, showing his stigmata. Painting in the Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy. From " The Connoisseur", Volume 86, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1930]
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Andrea Andrea Mantegna C Reginald Grundy Cecil Reginald Cecil Reginald Grundy Dead Dead Body Grief Grieving Grundy Lamentation Lamenting Mantegna Mourner Mourners Mourning Our Saviour Perspective Sorrow Stigmata The Connoisseur Foreshortening
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This print captures Andrea Mantegna's masterpiece, "Lamentation over the Dead Christ" painted between 1470 and 1474. The dramatic foreshortened view of Jesus' lifeless body, adorned with his stigmata, evokes a profound sense of grief and sorrow. This painting is housed in the esteemed Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan, Italy. Published in "The Connoisseur" magazine in 1930 and edited by C. Reginald Grundy, this print showcases the timeless beauty of Mantegna's work. The juxtaposition of the fifteenth-century artwork within a twentieth-century publication highlights its enduring significance. Mantegna skillfully employs perspective to draw viewers into this poignant scene of mourning. Men and women gather around Jesus' body as mourners, their faces filled with anguish and despair. Their expressions reflect deep devotion to their savior as they lament his untimely death. The artist's attention to detail is evident throughout the painting; every fold of fabric and contour of flesh is meticulously rendered. Mantegna's mastery lies not only in capturing physical likeness but also conveying emotional depth through color and composition. "Lamentation over the Dead Christ" serves as a powerful reminder of religious devotion during Renaissance times while resonating with audiences across centuries. It continues to inspire contemplation on themes such as faith, mortality, and human suffering. This print from Heritage Images allows us to appreciate Mantegna's artistic genius while
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