1612
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
The Dead Christ with Two Angels is a 1612 oil by Palma il Giovane, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Jesus Christ, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
This painting depicts a somber scene of the dead Christ, laid out on a dark background. Two angels flank him, their faces filled with sorrow. The angel on the left wears a red robe, while the one on the right is dressed in blue. Christ's body is pale, with blood visible on his chest and forehead. A halo of light surrounds his head. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic contrast between light and dark, drawing the viewer's attention to Christ's face. The artist's skillful brushwork adds depth and emotion to the scene. To learn more about the artist behind this powerful work, look up Palma il Giovane.
Iacopo Negretti (1548/50 – 14 October 1628), best known as Jacopo or Giacomo Palma il Giovane or simply Palma Giovane ('Young Palma'), was an Italian painter from Venice and a notable exponent of the Venetian school.
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