The Dead Christ (Lamentation of Christ) 1478

Andrea Mantegna's "The Dead Christ (Lamentation of Christ)" is a poignant depiction of Christ's body after the crucifixion. Painted in 1478, the artwork showcases Mantegna's mastery of perspective and anatomical detail. The elongated limbs and foreshortening of the Christ's body create a sense of dramatic realism, emphasizing the physical suffering of Christ's death. The work is housed in the Palazzo Brera in Milan, Italy. The painting's stark realism and emotional impact have made it a significant work of the Italian Renaissance.