Artwork
Deposition of Christ
Deposition of Christ is a paint painting by the Mannerist artist Girolamo Romanino. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Girolamo Romanino's Deposition of Christ, painted around 1520, is a religious narrative work from the Mannerist period.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the removal of Christ's body from the cross, showing a group of figures surrounding the lifeless body on a cloth, conveying a somber mood through their expressions and actions.
Technique & Style
Romanino employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to emphasize Christ's body against the surrounding figures and dark background, creating a sense of depth and volume.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, a testament to Romanino's work during his long career that spanned the High Renaissance and later stylistic shifts in the Veneto and Lombardy regions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Girolamo Romani, known as Romanino (c. 1485 – c. 1566), was an Italian High Renaissance painter active in the Veneto and Lombardy, near Brescia. His long career brought forth several different styles.
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