IMAGO PIETATIS by apo43
Open full image in new tab Members remain the original copyright holder in all their materials here at Renderosity. Use of any of their material inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth is prohibited and is considered an infringement of the copyrights of the respective holders unless specially stated otherwise.
Description
Venice. The Frari’s Basilica. Small marble bas-relief which represents DEAD CHRIST (13° century). The Dead Christ is sculptured to the waist and is naked with bony ribs. He is the IMAGO PIETATIS, the Christ pitied by the angel who cries above him (a scene which is typicalof Italian Gothic art).
Comments (2)
costapanos
Beautiful shot and excellent detail on this bas-relief.
alida
great detail