The artwork titled “Pieta (The Dead Christ Mourned by Nicodemus and Two Angels)” was created by Filippino Lippi around the year 1500. It belongs to the High Renaissance art movement and is categorized under the genre of religious painting.
In this solemn work, the deceased Christ is depicted being mourned by Nicodemus, who is positioned behind him, and flanked by two angels on either side. The angels are shown with sorrowful expressions, their wings rendered with delicate detail. They hold Christ’s lifeless body with care, their hands grasping the white linen that partially shrouds Him. Christ’s head tilts gently downward, His eyes closed in eternal rest. The background is dark and muted, emphasizing the somber and reverent atmosphere of the scene. The painting exemplifies the emotional intensity and refined artistry characteristic of the High Renaissance period.
