Mourning Over the Dead Christ, Fortunato Duranti, Italian, 1787 - 1863, Charcoal, pen and ink, brush and dark brown wash on paper, The upper part of Christ's body leans against the seated and evidently fainting Virgin who is supported by St. John. The kneeling St. Mary Magdalene leans downward to kiss the feet. Three more figures are at left. The tomb is in the left rear. Further in the rear rises a pilaster with a crowned head. A man washes a donkey, in the central distance. Golgatha is shown is the right distance. Framing line., Rome, Italy, 1820-1850, Drawing

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