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The Lamentation

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Patrons at the court of Ferrara, including Duchess Lucrezia Borgia, appreciated Mazzolino’s quirky devotional panels and narratives. His figures are developed in a highly individual and expressive style, characterized by exaggerated facial expressions based on his study of German prints. This sort of eccentricity is typical of Ferrarese painting. The intimacy of the figures in this Lamentation, who cradle the swooning Virgin and support Christ’s body, demonstrates Mazzolino’s interest in densely grouped compositions that focus on human emotion. Beyond this central scene are three small figures in the distance, likely intended to represent Christ meeting two of his followers after his Resurrection.
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Lodovico Mazzolino

Early Life and Training

Lodovico Mazzolino, also known as Mazzolini da Ferrara, Lodovico Ferraresa, and Il Ferrarese, was an Italian Renaissance painter born in 1480 in Ferrara, Italy. He studied under the guidance of Lorenzo Costa, who also trained notable artists like Dosso Dossi and Cosimo Tura. Mazzolino's work was influenced by Ercole Roberti, a prominent artist of the time.

Artistic Style and Notable Works

Mazzolino's style is characterized by devotional cabinet pictures, often in a regressive or primitive style compared to the emerging classicism of his time. Some of his notable works include:

Museological Significance and Personal Life

Mazzolino's work can be found in various museums, including the SS. Martino and Vittorio (Bologna, Italy), which houses an impressive collection of artworks from the Renaissance period (Read more on WahooArt.com). In 1521, Mazzolino married Giovanna, the daughter of Bartolomeo Vacchi, a Venetian painter.

Legacy and Death

Mazzolino's life was cut short by a plague that devastated the area, with his exact date of death remaining unknown. Despite this, his influence on Italian Renaissance art is undeniable, with his works continuing to be studied and admired today. View more of Lodovico Mazzolino's artworks on WahooArt.com Explore the artist's profile on WahooArt.com Read more about Lodovico Mazzolino on Wikipedia

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