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Painting of the Deposition

Leonardo Antonio Olivieri (Martina Franca, 1689-1752)18th century AD

MArTA - Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Taranto

MArTA - Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Taranto
Taranto, Italy

The scene is centred on the body of Christ, attended by Mary Magdalene drawing aromatic oils from a container, the grieving Virgin and John and Mary of Cleophas on their knees. Recognisable on the right is Nicodemus, leaning on a staff, with Joseph of Arimathea pointing to the tomb.

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  • Title: Painting of the Deposition
  • Creator: Leonardo Antonio Olivieri (Martina Franca, 1689-1752)
  • Date Created: 18th century AD
  • Location Created: Collezione Ricciardi
  • Physical Dimensions: 210 x 155 cm
  • Medium: Oil on canvas
  • Room: Mezzanine
MArTA - Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Taranto

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