Mourning of the Marys over the Dead ChristNiccolò Dell' Arca · 1462
1462
Santa Maria della Vita
Niccolò Dell' Arca (1438 – 1494)
Discover Niccolò dell'Arca (1438-1494), a pioneering Italian sculptor known for his emotionally resonant terracotta figures, particularly the Lamentation over the Dead Christ. Explore his work in Bologna!
Santa Maria della Vita (Bologna, Italy)
Explore Santa Maria della Vita in Bologna! Discover Renaissance & Baroque art, including Niccolò dell'Arca’s Lamentation & Lombardi’s terracotta sculptures. A must-see for art lovers!
About this artwork
- Title: Mourning of the Marys over the Dead Christ
- Artist: Niccolò Dell' Arca
- Year: 1462
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Santa Maria della Vita
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Main color: Espresso
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
Questions & Answers
At what age did Niccolò Dell' Arca make "Mourning of the Marys over the Dead Christ"?
Niccolò Dell' Arca made "Mourning of the Marys over the Dead Christ" at the age of 24. The artist was born in 1438 and the work is dated 1462.
How do contrast and harmony combine in "Mourning of the Marys over the Dead Christ"?
In "Mourning of the Marys over the Dead Christ", a statement contrast is paired with a unified palette harmony.
Does the copyright of "Mourning of the Marys over the Dead Christ" by Niccolò Dell' Arca allow reproductions?
The original "Mourning of the Marys over the Dead Christ" is at the Santa Maria della Vita, and the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.
What subjects appear in "Mourning of the Marys over the Dead Christ" by Niccolò Dell' Arca?
"Mourning of the Marys over the Dead Christ" by Niccolò Dell' Arca depicts: birth and death, christianity, religious.
Did "Mourning of the Marys over the Dead Christ" stay in its artist's homeland?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The artist's birth country is Italy, and the museum holding the original is in Italy.
Which artist is "Mourning of the Marys over the Dead Christ" attributed to?
The artist behind "Mourning of the Marys over the Dead Christ" is Niccolò Dell' Arca. The work is catalogued under Niccolò Dell' Arca's name.
What is the creation date of "Mourning of the Marys over the Dead Christ" by Niccolò Dell' Arca?
"Mourning of the Marys over the Dead Christ" dates from 1462. The date places the work within Niccolò Dell' Arca's career and its era.