# The Dead Christ

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## Artwork

- Artist: [DONATELLO](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/donatello-r431353c604b592>)
- Date: 1401-1450
- Technique: Bronze, 58 x 56 cm

## Commentary

Two angels appear behind the torso of the dead Christ, holding a cloth. The expression of grief are comparatively restrained. Instead of despair and pain, there is a feeling of helplessness.

## Related artworks

- [Altarpiece with St John the Baptist](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/donatello-r431353c604b592/altarpiece-with-st-john-the-baptist-rad89c7607f8382>)
- [Annunciation \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/donatello-r431353c604b592/annunciation-detail-r38cca3bb451e1d>)
- [Annunciation \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/donatello-r431353c604b592/annunciation-detail-r415c66905fc38f>)
- [Annunciation \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/donatello-r431353c604b592/annunciation-detail-r4c202a3f185862>)
- [Annunciation \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/donatello-r431353c604b592/annunciation-detail-r924e0862e450de>)
- [Annunciation \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/donatello-r431353c604b592/annunciation-detail-raf04f49d2650ac>)
- [Annunciation](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/donatello-r431353c604b592/annunciation-r26a007d13833a7>)
- [Annunciation](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/donatello-r431353c604b592/annunciation-r7ae97e234dc7e9>)
- [Annunciation](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/donatello-r431353c604b592/annunciation-r87e6303bcdf4a1>)
- [Annunciation](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/donatello-r431353c604b592/annunciation-r95a5a618465af6>)
- [Ascension of Christ](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/donatello-r431353c604b592/ascension-of-christ-rdddf847e3b4aa1>)
- [Ascension of St John](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/donatello-r431353c604b592/ascension-of-st-john-rc06afbdd94e5a8>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)