Dead Christ mourned by two Angels ------------- Bologna, 17th century --------------- Circle of Guercino ------------ Oil on canvas ------------ Antique gilded frame ---------- Canvas size 54 x 42 cm frame 69 x 57 cm ------------ Excellent condition ----------- This beautiful and moving canvas from the 17th century is the work of a Bolognese artist from the circle of Guercino, directly influenced by his creative genius. --------- The scene is truly moving and takes up the famous painting exhibited at the National Gallery in London with a different perspective. ----------- The decisive chiaroscuro and perfect nuances denote excellent pictorial skills and the plastic result is very successful. ---------- The choice to depict the three protagonists in a nocturnal context makes their images much more evocative and their bodies radiate a supernatural light with a truly remarkable effect. --------- The painting is in excellent condition without restorations or repainting
