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The Lamentation over the Dead Christ (oil on canvas)
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The Lamentation over the Dead Christ (oil on canvas)
471138 The Lamentation over the Dead Christ (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 56x75.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders
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Baroque Art Baroque Style Bread Broom Bucket Corpse Cradling Dark Grief Grieving Host Lamentation Lantern Mary Magdalene Mourners Mournful Nails Ointment Peter Paul Rubens Peter Rubens Pierre Rubens Pieter Paul Rubens Plate Rubens Shroud Sir Peter Paul Rubens Art Style Flemish Art Flemish Artist
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This print showcases Peter Paul Rubens' masterpiece, "The Lamentation over the Dead Christ". Painted in the baroque style, this oil on canvas artwork measures 56x75.5 cm and is housed in the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten in Antwerp, Belgium. In this mournful scene, a group of grieving figures surrounds the lifeless body of Jesus Christ. The composition is filled with sorrow and sadness as Mary Magdalene cradles his head while others weep and lament his death. The dark background intensifies the somber atmosphere, emphasizing their grief. Various objects are scattered throughout the painting: a jar of ointment symbolizing mourning rituals, a lantern casting its dim light on the scene, a broom representing purification rites, and a bucket holding nails used for crucifixion. These details add depth to Rubens' portrayal of mourning customs during that time. The artist's mastery lies in capturing raw human emotions through intricate brushwork and rich colors. Each figure expresses profound grief as they gather around their fallen savior. Rubens expertly conveys their anguish through meticulous attention to detail. "The Lamentation over the Dead Christ" exemplifies Rubens' talent for fusing religious themes with dramatic intensity characteristic of baroque art. This Flemish masterpiece continues to captivate viewers with its poignant depiction of loss and devotion. Through this print from Fine Art Finder by Bridgeman Images, one can appreciate not only Rub
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