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The Lamentation over Christ with Saints Wolfgang and Helena, c. 1525. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
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The Lamentation over Christ with Saints Wolfgang and Helena, c. 1525. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
The Lamentation over Christ with Saints Wolfgang and Helena, c. 1525. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest
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This print showcases "The Lamentation over Christ with Saints Wolfgang and Helena" by Lucas Cranach, the Elder. Created around 1525, this remarkable piece of art can be found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum in Budapest. In this Renaissance masterpiece, we witness a scene filled with profound faith and sorrow. The central focus is on the lifeless body of Christ being mourned by various saints and angels. The Virgin Mary, depicted as Mater Dolorosa or Our Lady of Sorrows, stands at the forefront, her face etched with compassion and grief. Saint John tenderly supports her while Saint Mary Magdalene kneels beside them in deep prayer. Two prominent figures flank either side of this poignant composition: Saint Wolfgang and Saint Helena. Wolfgang was the bishop of Regensburg known for his loyalty to God's teachings, while Helena was the mother of Emperor Constantine I and renowned for her discovery of Christian relics in Constantinople. Cranach skillfully captures every nuance through his masterful use of oil on wood technique. This painting serves as a visual representation from the New Testament depicting both the Descent from the Cross and Entombment of Christ. "The Lamentation over Christ with Saints Wolfgang and Helena" is not only a testament to Cranach's artistic prowess but also an embodiment of devotion within Christianity. It invites viewers to reflect upon themes such as mourning, loyalty, compassion, and faith that transcend time itself.
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