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Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, ca 1528-1529. Creator: Lotto, Lorenzo (1480-1556)
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Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, ca 1528-1529. Creator: Lotto, Lorenzo (1480-1556)
Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, ca 1528-1529. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris
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This painting, titled "Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery," is a masterpiece by the renowned Italian artist Lorenzo Lotto, created between 1528 and 1529. It is currently housed in the esteemed collection of the Musee du Louvre in Paris. The scene portrayed in this oil on canvas work is derived from the Pericope Adulterae, a controversial biblical passage found in the New Testament. In the painting, Christ is depicted in the center, calmly bending down to write on the ground with a finger. To his left, an ashen-faced woman, identified as the adulteress, stands before him, her hands clasped in front of her in a gesture of penitence. To Christ's right, a group of Pharisees, with stern expressions and accusing fingers, look on, waiting for Jesus to pass judgment. The painting's composition and fine details exemplify the Venetian School's artistic style of the Renaissance period. The contrast between Christ's serene demeanor and the Pharisees' judgmental attitudes highlights the belief in the power of forgiveness and mercy in Christianity. The fallen woman's expression of contrition and belief in Christ's mercy underscores the importance of faith and the potential for redemption. This painting is a poignant reminder of the complexities of good and evil, sin and forgiveness, and the enduring power of faith in the face of adversity. The captivating image of Christ and the woman taken in adultery continues to resonate with viewers, inspiring reflection and contemplation on the human condition and the transformative power of belief.
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