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Pieta with Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea

Pietro Perugino

1498

unspecified

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

High Renaissance Renaissance Religious Lamentation of Christ

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Pieta with Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea is a 1498 unspecified by Pietro Perugino, a High Renaissance work, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at Clark Art Institute.

Who painted this?: Pietro Perugino
When & what style?: 1498 · High Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Clark Art Institute

About this work

This painting depicts a somber scene of three figures surrounding a fourth, who appears to be deceased. The central figure is shirtless and wears only white undergarments, with visible wounds on his side and hands. He is supported by two men on either side, one wearing a green robe and the other in red, both with serious expressions. The background is dark, which contrasts with the figures' vibrant attire. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, with the light source coming from the left side of the image. This technique adds depth and emotion to the scene, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure. The Clark Art Institute holds this painting, which is a poignant representation of the lamentation of Christ. To explore more works by the artist who created this piece, look up Pietro Perugino.