Two Angels weep over the deposed Christ
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Dead Christ lamented by two Angels Bologna, 1600s Cerchia del Guercino Oil on canvas Ancient gilded ornice MIsure canvas 54 x 42 frame 69 x 57 Excellent condition This beautiful and exciting 17th century canvas is the work of a Bolognese author from the Guercino circle, directly influenced by his creative genius. The scene is truly moving and takes up the famous painting exhibited at the National Gallery in London from a different perspective. The strong chiaroscuro and perfect shades denote excellent pictorial skills and the plastic result is very successful. The choice of depicting the three protagonists in a nocturnal context makes their