Deposition (1556 – 1558) by Tintoretto

Deposition - Tintoretto - 1556 - 1558

Artwork Information

TitleDeposition
ArtistTintoretto
Date1556 - 1558
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementMannerism (Late Renaissance)
Current LocationMusee des Beaux-Arts de Caen, Caen, France

About Deposition

The artwork titled “Deposition” was executed by the artist Tintoretto between the years 1556 and 1558. This oil on canvas painting belongs to the Mannerism (Late Renaissance) movement and is categorized within the genre of religious paintings. The artwork is currently housed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen, located in Caen, France.

The artwork portrays a poignant religious scene in which the body of Christ is being taken down from the cross. Various figures are depicted surrounding Christ, each engaged in solemn and emotive activities. The composition is marked by dynamic interactions among the figures, emphasizing the movement and depth characteristic of Mannerist art. The use of color, light, and shadow, as well as the emotional expressions on the faces of the figures, contribute to the dramatic and contemplative atmosphere of the scene. These figures are arranged in a complex, diagonal composition, which guides the viewer’s eye through the narrative of the painting. The attire and postures of the figures reflect the period’s artistic styles, adding to the historical and cultural context of the artwork.

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