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Giotto's Lamentation of Christ (Scrovegni Chapel, Padua)

Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte

Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte
Munich, Germany

This image depicts Giotto's "Lamentation of Christ" from the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua. The fresco showcases the body of Jesus being mourned by his followers, with Mary Magdalene cradling his feet and Mary, his mother, embracing his head. The figures display a range of emotions through their gestures and facial expressions, all set against a simple, rocky backdrop.

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  • Title: Giotto's Lamentation of Christ (Scrovegni Chapel, Padua)
Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte
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