The Story
The Lamentation by Scipione Pulzone (Il Gaetano).
Purchase, Anonymous Gift, in memory of Terence Cardinal Cooke, 1984.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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The Lamentation
Scipione Pulzone (Il Gaetano)
The Lamentation
Scipione Pulzone (Il Gaetano)32 people viewing now
Period
Late Renaissance/Mannerism
Theme
Tragedy & Death
Medium
Oil on canvas
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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