Lamentation

Giotto di Bondone's most famous works of art were made made popular due to his love of realism. Giotto's painting ,Lamentation, depicts Jesus' followers mourning his death. What stands out in this painting is the faces of those depicted. While Jesus has a calm blank look upon his dead face, those surrounding him are overcome with feelings of anger and sadness.Even the angels swirling above overhead seem to be affected by the death of Christ. They too seem saddened, you can see how they long for the return of the Son of God.

While the death of Christ is obviously a popular theme in a lot of Christian art, Giotto's Lamentation stands out. By simply looking into the faces of those featured in the painting, you will find yourself transported to the scene of Christ's death.

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