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“Angels Weeping over the Dead Christ” by Guercino is a poignant and intimate depiction of a solemn religious scene. In this small painting, two angels kneel in quiet contemplation next to the lifeless body of Christ, which has been taken down from the Cross following his crucifixion. While the Gospels do not explicitly mention angels alongside the dead Christ, tradition holds that two angels were present at the tomb on the morning of the Resurrection. Guercino’s composition captures their grief and reverence, emphasizing the emotional weight of Christ’s sacrifice. The angels’ delicate features and tender expressions convey both sorrow and hope, as they mourn the earthly passing of the divine. The use of soft colors and subtle chiaroscuro adds to the sense of reverence and spiritual contemplation. The artist behind “Angels Weeping over the Dead Christ” is Guercino, also known as Giovanni Francesco Barbieri. Guercino was an Italian Baroque painter and a prominent figure in the 17th century. His emotional and expressive style is evident in this poignant portrayal of angels mourning over Christ’s lifeless body.
This artwork is available in the following sizes and types (measurements are in inches): 12×18 paper poster – 12×18 paper giclee – 12×18 canvas print – 12×18 canvas giclee – 16×24 paper giclee – 16×24 canvas print – 18×27 paper giclee – 20×30 paper poster – 20×30 paper giclee – 20×30 canvas print – 20×30 canvas giclee – 24×36 paper giclee – 24×36 canvas print – 24×36 canvas giclee
Sizes refer to the image itself. In addition there is a white border of approximately 2 inches on each side, which can be trimmed for framing or mounting.
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