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Lamentation Definition
Lamentation refers to the painting or sculpture depicting the mourning over Christ’s body after it was removed from the cross. This is a common subject in Christian art. Lamentation by Giotto di Bondone in the Scrovegni Chapel is a famous example of lamentation. Some lamentation art depicts Mary holding the body of Christ. It is also known as Pieta.
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