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The Lamentation of Christ, c. 1305 (fresco)
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The Lamentation of Christ, c. 1305 (fresco)
BEN56296 The Lamentation of Christ, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23348780
© Raffaello Bencini / Bridgeman Images
Christanity Giotto Halos Hidden Face John The Apostle Joseph Lamentation Misfortune Nicodemus Padua Passion Saint Mary Magdalene Sorrow Three Marys Trecento 14 14th Xiv Xivth Century Blessed Virgin
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This print captures the profound emotion and religious significance of Giotto's masterpiece, "The Lamentation of Christ". Painted in 1305 as a fresco in the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, Italy, this iconic artwork depicts the mourning and sorrow surrounding the death of Jesus Christ. In this poignant scene from the New Testament, we witness a gathering of biblical figures including saints, angels, and three Marys - Virgin Mary, Saint Mary Magdalene, and other women. The grief-stricken faces reveal their deep sadness as they lament over the lifeless body of Jesus. John the Apostle stands by with an expression of anguish on his face. Giotto's masterful use of color and composition brings this biblical event to life. The halos surrounding each figure signify their divine presence while adding a touch of ethereal beauty to the painting. Notably hidden amidst this sea of mourners is Nicodemus holding a jar containing spices for burial. As we contemplate this powerful image within its medieval context, it serves as a reminder not only of Christ's sacrifice but also our own mortality. It invites us to reflect upon themes such as faith, redemption, and human suffering that lie at the core of Christian religion. Raffaello Bencini skillfully captured every detail in his photograph; allowing us to appreciate Giotto's genius even if we cannot experience it firsthand within Capella degli Scrovegni itself.
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