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Lamentation of Christ, detail of the virgin (Fresco, 1303-1306)
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Lamentation of Christ, detail of the virgin (Fresco, 1303-1306)
LRI4637394 Lamentation of Christ, detail of the virgin (Fresco, 1303-1306) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua, Italy; (add.info.: Story of the Christ: Lamentation of Christ, detail of the virgin - Fresco by Giotto di Bondone (1266-1336), 1303-1306 - Cappella degli Scrovegni, Padua); Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23722926
© Luisa Ricciarini / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures a detail of the famous fresco "Lamentation of Christ" by Giotto di Bondone. Created between 1303 and 1306, this masterpiece is located in the Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel in Padua, Italy. The focus of this particular detail is on the Virgin Mary, who is depicted with profound grief and sorrow as she mourns over her son's lifeless body. Giotto's skillful use of color and composition brings an emotional intensity to this scene from the biblical story of Christ's lamentation. The artist beautifully portrays the anguish and despair felt by Mary, emphasizing her role as both mother and follower of Jesus. The aureole surrounding Mary adds a divine aura to her presence, symbolizing her sacred status within Christianity. This religious iconography serves as a reminder of the spiritual significance behind this poignant moment in Christian history. Luisa Ricciarini expertly captures every intricate detail in this photo print, allowing viewers to appreciate Giotto's mastery even from afar. Through her lens, we are transported back to medieval Italy where art was not only a medium for expression but also a powerful tool for religious devotion. This image serves as a testament to Giotto's lasting legacy as one of Italy's most influential artists during the Trecento period. It invites us to reflect on themes such as death, faith, and human suffering that have resonated throughout centuries within religious art.
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