Dead Christ Supported by Two Angels

In this poignant depiction, the lifeless body of Christ is held aloft by two sorrowful angels, a common theme for this artist. The scene is stripped bare, focusing intensely on the figures and their emotional weight. The artist uses the old tempera method, which lends itself to the crisp lines and defined forms seen here, particularly in the drapery and the angels' wings. The starkness of the composition, with the figures presented almost like a sculptural group, draws the viewer into the raw grief. This painting is an early example of a recurring subject for the artist, illustrating his developing approach to capturing human suffering and divine sacrifice.