The artwork, titled “Dead Christ Supported by Mary and St. John the Evangelist,” was created by Filippo Lippi around 1435 to 1440. This piece belongs to the Early Renaissance art movement and measures 57 by 32 centimeters. A notable religious painting, it is housed in the Museo Poldi Pezzoli in Milan, Italy.
The artwork portrays the lifeless body of Christ, supported by a sorrowful Mary and St. John the Evangelist. Christ is depicted with a serene expression, eyes closed, and head leaning back. Mary, dressed in blue, is visibly anguished, gently holding Christ’s upper body, while St. John, wearing a striking red garment, assists from the other side. The background depicts a stark, rocky landscape, adding a somber and poignant atmosphere to the scene. The use of subdued colors and careful attention to the emotional expressions of the figures exemplifies the Early Renaissance focus on humanism and naturalism.
