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compianto, by Unknown, unspecified, 1500

compianto

Unknown

1500

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Dominant colour

Overview

compianto is a 1500 unspecified by Unknown, a Northern Renaissance work, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1500 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of people around a man lying on the ground. The man is shirtless and has a white cloth wrapped around his waist. He has a halo above his head. A woman in a black dress with a gold patterned head covering is kneeling beside him with her hands out. Another woman in a red dress and head covering is standing on the right, looking down. In the background, there are rocks and a few people on horses. The painting has a lot of detail and color. The people in the background are wearing old-fashioned clothing. The overall mood of the painting is sad and serious. Look up more about the subject "lamentation of christ" next.

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