Artwork
Lamentation of Christ
Lamentation of Christ is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Jacopo Tintoretto. It dates from 1560 and is held in the collection of the São Paulo Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Tintoretto's 'Lamentation of Christ' is a 1560 oil painting that exemplifies the artist's characteristic style and technique. The work is part of the São Paulo Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a mourning scene around the lifeless body of Jesus Christ, surrounded by figures in variously colored robes. The somber mood and reflective atmosphere evoke a sense of sorrow and loss.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Tintoretto's Mannerist style, marked by dramatic poses, strong perspectival effects, and bold brushwork. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, adds depth to the scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1560 by the Venetian artist Tintoretto, the painting is a representative work of the Italian Renaissance's Venetian school.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacopo Robusti (late September or early October 1518 – 31 May 1594), best known as Tintoretto ( TIN-tə-RET-oh; Italian: ; Venetian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter of the Venetian school.
