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The Lamentation (oil on slate)
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The Lamentation (oil on slate)
CH438372 The Lamentation (oil on slate) by Farinati, Orazio (1559-after 1616); 33x27.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23679106
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Chiaroscuro Damaged Dark Grief Grieving Heavy Lifting Limp Mourners
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This print showcases "The Lamentation" by Orazio Farinati, a masterpiece that transcends time and evokes profound emotions. Painted in the 16th or 17th century, this baroque artwork depicts a scene of mourning and grief with remarkable intensity. In this dark and somber composition, we witness a group of mourners lifting the lifeless body of Jesus Christ. The atmosphere is heavy with sorrow as their faces express deep anguish and despair. The chiaroscuro technique employed by Farinati adds to the dramatic effect, emphasizing the contrast between light and shadow. Despite its age, this painting has stood the test of time but bears visible signs of damage over centuries. Yet, these imperfections only enhance its authenticity and historical significance. As we contemplate this piece, we are transported back to an era when art was used as a powerful medium for expressing human suffering. "The Lamentation" serves as a poignant reminder of our shared mortality and invites us to reflect on themes such as loss, faith, and redemption. It is through artworks like these that we can connect with our past while appreciating the timeless beauty they hold within them. This extraordinary print from Bridgeman Images allows us to bring home a fragment of history captured in brushstrokes—a testament to both artistic mastery and our enduring fascination with art's ability to move us deeply.
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