The Story
The Lamentation by Ludovico Mazzolino.
Gift of Patrick Matthiesen and The Matthiesen Gallery, in honor of Keith Christiansen, 2014.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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The Lamentation
Ludovico Mazzolino
The Lamentation
Ludovico Mazzolino32 people viewing now
Period
Renaissance
Theme
Tragedy & Death
Medium
Oil on wood
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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