Large religious painting from the 17th century. Oil painting on canvas depicting a poignant and highly successful subject in the Baroque era, Lamentation over the Dead Christ. An intense work of great emotional strength where a palette of brown and red earths dominates. The reclining Christ is surrounded by figures sculpted by light, immersed in a dramatic atmosphere emphasized by the stormy sky over Golgotha.
We see the Virgin on the left next to Mary Magdalene while Joseph of Arimathea supports the body of Jesus. We then find two grieving putti at the bottom next to the sarcophagus and the crown of thorns. Behind the group a vast scenario unfolds. On the ridge you can recognize Golgotha with the three now empty crosses, while on the left appears the Temple of Jerusalem struck by sudden lightning.
The quality of the drapery, the anatomical power and the theatricality of the composition suggest that he is a great Emilian artist from the second half of the 17th century. It has traces of a difficult-to-read signature on the bottom right (see photo), which is still being studied. A large-format painting with scenic impact, ideal for classical environments or for a collection dedicated to baroque sacred painting. Spectacular 20th century frame in wood and gilded plaster, beautifully decorated, with some signs of aging. Work already restored with relining, replacement of the frame and restoration of color in some places. Overall in good state of conservation. Painting light H 142.5 x W 122 cm.
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SILVER Seller in Cuneo, Italy
