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Lamentation of Christ
Lamentation of Christ is a wood painting by the Early Renaissance artist Marco Basaiti. It dates from 1508 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
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Overview
The Lamentation of Christ is a wooden panel painting created by Marco Basaiti in 1508. It is a representative work of the Venetian early Renaissance style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a sorrowful scene: the body of Jesus Christ is mourned by a group of people, including a woman in a white head covering. The background shows a landscape with two men on crosses, underscoring the narrative's context.
Technique & Style
Basaiti's work is characterized by a realistic style, with detailed renderings of figures and their attire. The color palette is subdued, featuring earthy tones such as browns and greens, contributing to the overall somber mood.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection. Basaiti was active in Venice, working alongside notable contemporaries like Giovanni Bellini and Cima da Conegliano, although he is more commonly associated with portraiture.
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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…
