Baroque Blog
Today, I am presenting The Dead Christ Mourned By Annibale Carracci, done in 1604 with oils. This was not an art intervention but was used as a tool and designed by the Catholic Church. A group called the Protestant Reformation fought ruthlessly against this piece of art. The Protestant was a religious reform movement that swept through Europe in the 1500s. The Catholics fought against them and got close to their followers, as they thought this canvas was relatable and eye-catching, and it created an emotional response. At the time, the Catholics did not believe true faith had a direct connection and relied solely on emotions and feelings. Carracci was known in his works to paint with his whole emotion. This piece is loud and painful, with heart-wrenching signs of loss and grief. What makes this such an emotional canvas is Carracci's use of colors. We see Christ laid out in a white loincloth that almost matches his skin color, representing a harsh death. We then are drawn to his