Artwork
Lamentation of Christ
Lamentation of Christ is a paint painting by the Early Renaissance artist Marco Basaiti. It dates from 1498 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Lamentation of Christ is a painting created by Marco Basaiti in 1498. It is an early Renaissance work held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene from Christian tradition, showing mourners gathered around the body of Christ after his crucifixion. Christ's wound and the sorrowful expressions of the figures convey a sense of grief and loss.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a realistic style, with detailed renderings of the figures' emotions and clothing. A dark background enhances the focus on the central scene.
History & Provenance
Marco Basaiti, a Venetian painter and contemporary of artists like Giovanni Bellini, created this work early in his career, which was marked by portraiture and religious scenes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marco Basaiti (c. 1470 – 1530) was a Venetian painter of the Renaissance who worked mainly in Venice and was a contemporary of Giovanni Bellini and Cima da Conegliano. He has been referred to by several names including…
