Corpse of Christ 1585

Annibale Carracci's "Corpse of Christ," painted in 1585, depicts the body of Christ after his crucifixion. The realistic depiction of Christ's wounds and the scattered tools of his torture - nails, a hammer, and the crown of thorns - emphasizes the physical suffering of his death. Carracci's use of chiaroscuro, a technique of contrasting light and shadow, adds to the dramatic impact of the scene and the emotional resonance of the work. This painting is a powerful example of Baroque art, a period characterized by heightened emotion and drama in religious art.