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Lamentation over the Dead Christ. Artist: Botticelli, Sandro (1445-1510)
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Lamentation over the Dead Christ. Artist: Botticelli, Sandro (1445-1510)
Lamentation over the Dead Christ. Found in the collection of Alte Pinakothek, Munich
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Botticelli Compassion Dead Body Of Christ Descent From The Cross Entombment Of Christ Lamentation Lamentation Of Christ Magdalen Magdalene Mary Magdalen Mary Magdalene Mater Dolorosa Our Lady Of Sorrows Piet Saint John Sandro 1445 1510 Sorrow Tempera On Panel
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This print showcases Sandro Botticelli's masterpiece, "Lamentation over the Dead Christ". The painting, housed in the esteemed Alte Pinakothek collection in Munich, is a poignant representation of sorrow and compassion found within the New Testament. Botticelli's meticulous attention to detail and his mastery of tempera on panel are evident in this work. The scene depicts Mary Magdalene and the Virgin Mary grieving over the lifeless body of Christ, surrounded by Saint John and other mourners. Their faces express profound anguish as they lament their beloved Savior's death. The artist skillfully captures every nuance of grief through delicate brushstrokes and subtle color variations. This composition serves as a powerful reminder of human vulnerability and our capacity for empathy. Known also as "Our Lady of Sorrows" this painting belongs to a genre that portrays scenes from Christ's crucifixion, descent from the cross, entombment, or lamentation. It evokes deep emotions within viewers who witness this tragic moment frozen in time. As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back to Renaissance Italy where religious art flourished under Botticelli's genius. His ability to convey raw emotion through his subjects has made him one of history's most celebrated painters. This fine art image invites us into a world where faith intersects with humanity’s deepest sorrows – an enduring testament to both Botticelli’s talent and our shared human experience.
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