Monks and Holy Women mourning over the Dead Christ
Artist: Massimo Stanzione (Italian, 1586 - 1656)
Original Dimensions: 17 1/4" x 20 5/8"
Location: National Gallery of Art, London
About Artwork: (18th century or earlier) "Christ’s body has been taken down from the Cross and lies on the white shroud in which he will be placed in the tomb. Behind him is the Virgin Mary, eyes raised to heaven in grief, and alongside her Saint John the Evangelist, mopping his eyes with a handkerchief, and a second woman, probably Mary Magdalene. In the foreground, bending down to kiss Christ’s hands and feet, are two Carthusian monks, dressed in the white robes of their religious order. This is a much-reduced copy of a large altarpiece painted for the Carthusian monastery in Naples by Massimo Stanzione, one of the leading Neapolitan painters of the seventeenth century. From 1630 Stanzione was almost constantly involved in large-scale church commissions in Naples, and he executed a number of works for the Carthusian monks in the church of the Certosa di San Martino; some of which, including the original of this composition, are still in situ. This copy may date from the eighteenth century and is unusual for being painted on slate." - (National Gallery of Art, London)
Every frame is built on site from high-quality maple, designed to complement the artwork and preserve it for years to come.
We are committed to helping artists grow. Every edition directly supports the creator, with a portion of each sale going to the artist themselves. By collecting their work, you’re not only preserving art in limited editions but also sustaining the people who bring it to life.
We're Here to Help.
Each artwork is printed on demand in a maximum print total of 100 numbered prints. Once the edition is sold out, it will never be reprinted.
Yes. Every print is hand-numbered to mark its place in the edition. Some artists also include a signature, depending on their process.
All frames are custom-built to order using carefully selected materials. They’re designed to complement the artwork and ensure lasting quality.
A portion of every sale goes directly to the featured artist. By collecting their work, you’re helping them continue their creative practice and ensuring their art reaches new audiences.