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Lamentation over the Dead Christ, 1509. Creator: Solari (Solario), Andrea (1470-1524)
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Lamentation over the Dead Christ, 1509. Creator: Solari (Solario), Andrea (1470-1524)
Lamentation over the Dead Christ, 1509. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris
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Andrea 1470 1524 Compassion Dead Body Of Christ Deposition Descent From The Cross Entombment Of Christ Lamentation Lamentation Of Christ Magdalen Magdalene Mary Magdalen Mary Magdalene Mater Dolorosa Milanese School Mourning Mourning Of Christ Musee Du Louvre Our Lady Of Sorrows Pieta Saint John Solari Solario Sorrow
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Andrea Solari's "Lamentation over the Dead Christ" (1509), housed in the prestigious Musee du Louvre in Paris, is a poignant and moving depiction of the New Testament story of the Descent from the Cross and the Entombment of Christ. This masterpiece of the Milanese School of the Renaissance period showcases the profound compassion and sorrow of the Virgin Mary, Saint John the Evangelist, and Mary Magdalene as they mourn the lifeless body of their beloved Savior. The oil on canvas painting, created by Andrea Solari, also known as Solario, in 1509, is a testament to the artist's exceptional skill in capturing the intricacies of human emotion. The Virgin Mary, portrayed as Our Lady of Sorrows, cradles the dead body of Christ with a tender yet anguished expression, her eyes filled with tears. Saint John, with a look of deep despair, leans over the body, his hand touching Christ's cheek in a gesture of love and respect. Mary Magdalene, with her long, flowing hair and tear-streaked face, reaches out to touch the wounds on Christ's body, her own sorrow mirroring that of the other mourners. This painting, a fine example of the Italian Renaissance, is a powerful reminder of the profound compassion and love that surrounded the life and death of Jesus Christ. The intricately detailed figures, the rich colors, and the evocative expressions all combine to create a deeply moving and emotional work of art that continues to captivate and inspire viewers to this day.
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