Lamentation over the Dead Christ 1523

Bernardino Luini's "Lamentation over the Dead Christ" from 1523 depicts a scene of sorrow and mourning following Christ's crucifixion. The painting features a central figure of Christ, lifeless but still bearing the wounds of his suffering. Surrounding him are figures who express their grief, including Mary Magdalene and the Virgin Mary. The composition uses a pyramidal structure, with the figures surrounding the Christ at the apex. The soft, muted color palette and the sorrowful expressions of the figures contribute to the somber mood of the work. This painting demonstrates Luini's skilled depiction of emotion and his talent for capturing the pathos of the scene, making it a powerful and moving piece.