Name: The Dead Christ
Brand: Art Bazaar
Price: 323 INR
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The Dead Christ

By: Ercole de' Roberti

Uploaded By: Swagart Art Gallery

Art Number: AB00598

Rs.323

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Ercole de' Roberti's "The Dead Christ", created between 1451-1496, is a poignant tempera panel painting that captures the somber moment of Christ's entombment. The work depicts the lifeless body of the Savior, his pale and emaciated form resting upon a stone sarcophagus, surrounded by grieving figures.
The painting's muted color palette, dominated by somber shades of gray, ochre, and blue, imbues the scene with a profound sense of melancholy and reverence. Roberti's masterful use of light and shadow lends a sense of volume and texture to the figures, drawing the viewer's attention to the central focus of the Christ's body.
The composition is structured with a sense of balance and restraint, with the mourners arranged in a carefully choreographed tableau around the central figure. The inclusion of classical architectural elements, such as the ornate sarcophagus and the distant landscape, creates a timeless and contemplative atmosphere.
Through his sensitive rendering of the human form and his skillful integration of religious and classical symbolism, Ercole de' Roberti has crafted a work that powerfully evokes the profound sorrow and spiritual weight of Christ's sacrifice. The painting invites the viewer to share in the profound grief and reverence of the moment, leaving a lasting impression on the heart and mind.

The Dead Christ

Rs.323

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