Fotoreproductie van het fresco De dood van S. Ranieri naar Antonio Veneziano in het Camposanto te Pisa, Italië 1857 - 1900

This is a photographic reproduction of Antonio Veneziano’s fresco, “The Death of Saint Ranieri,” originally located in the Camposanto in Pisa. Note how Saint Ranieri is surrounded by mourners, with angels descending from above, a symbolic representation of the saint's ascent to heaven and the divine recognition of his piety. The positioning of the body mirrors that of the dead Christ in countless Deposition scenes, drawing a direct parallel between the saint's suffering and that of Christ. Think of Mantegna’s “Lamentation over the Dead Christ,” where a similar pose evokes deep emotional pathos. The motif, while reverent, transcends religious contexts, becoming a powerful symbol of grief, loss, and the transition from life to death. Such imagery evokes a collective memory, tapping into primal human experiences. It is a powerful example of how symbols resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings throughout history.