Pontormo, the deposit of the cross

LA Deposit from the cross of PontormoLocated in the Barbadori chapel of the Church of Santa Felicita in Florence, is one of the most extraordinary and dramatic representations of the Renaissance. Also known as “complaint”, this altarpiece is generally recognized as the masterpiece of Pontormo and an icon of maniism. Pontormo breaks with tradition in the interpretation of this central religious theme. Unlike classical representations, the cross is not visible and Christ is not in the middle. This unconventional approach eliminates the display of the traditional three -dimensional space, creating a scene that seems flat with the twisted bodies that are intertwined in a vortex of movement. This composition causes a difficulty in distinguishing the various appendices from the characters, which increases the feeling of confusion and emotional tumult.

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Bright colors and emotional impact

To prevent the poor lighting of the chapel, Pontormo uses bright and bright colors that put on the view of the viewer. The bright pink and the blue of the clothing stand out against an almost discolored environment and focus attention on the main figures. The Virgin Mary, displayed in larger dimensions than the other characters, comes forward as a dominant figure of mother pine, almost fainting when she encourages support. The figures show intense dynamic energy, with gestures that lead the viewer through the composition in an anti -stiral, culminating in the figure of Christ. The latter, with his distorted attitude, typical of the way of the way, brings a sculptural quality into the work, which underlines the skill of Pontormo in sketching the human form.

Symbolism and visual impact in Pontormo

Pontormo symbolically puts Christ from the center of work, underlines the lack of a traditional focal point and perhaps reflects the chaos and despair of the moment. The approachable face of a foreground character, which seems to turn directly to the viewer, reinforces emotional involvement and invites you to share the in -depth pain of the scene. In conclusion, the deposition from the cross of Pontormo is not only a work of in -depth artistic beauty, but also a powerful tool for emotional and spiritual communication, which continues to influence and inspire modern observer with his visual courage and the richness of symbolic details.

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