Genially 2

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GENIALLY 2

Elissa Wilfred

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Chosen Art

Pontormo's Deposition

Analysis: There were many sections that referenced his clothes being taken and either the undergarments left or he was wrapped in linen. Pontormo's depiction of this was very purposeful as it is very symbolic of Jesus's humiliation and death, but also of his humility and his willingness to allow that to have happened.

tag 1: Connection

Source text: “When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each of them, with the undergarment remaining.” (John 19, verse 23)

Analysis: There were many little details that Pontormo surprisingly did not include in his piece, but the nails in Jesus's hands were not one of them. Though it is very hard to see, it was definitely included as seen on his hand hanging down as well as what appears to be a wound on his left hand being examined. It has a direct correlation to the source text.

Source text: : “But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”” (John 20, verse 25)

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Analysis: This was one major detail that Pontormo made sure to add to his art- Jesus's unbroken legs. In the source text, this was a crucial detail that alluded to a fulfilled prophesy, and it was included here. Though everyone else has unshapely, contorting bodies, Pontormo ensured Jesus's body was relatively realistic.

Source text: “But when they came to Jesus and found that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.” (John 19, verse 33)

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Source text: ““There they crucified him, and with him two others—one on each side and Jesus in the middle.” (John 19, verse 18)

Analysis: One incredible difference that is extremely noticeable in Pontormo's version is the complete lack of a cross. In the source text, there is very clearly and obviously a cross that Jesus is crucified on. The lack of it is extremely notable and it seems to be implying that the piece is in between the lamentation and entombment stages.

tag 4: Difference

Analysis: The last and possible most major difference is the fact that Mary is barely referenced in the source text at all. And even when she is referened, she was just supposedly standing near the cross, which is notably absent from the artwork. The inclusion of Mary seems to reflect the deep devotional emphasis of her role in Jesus's sacrifice.

Source text: : “Many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.” (Matthew 27 55:57) “Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene." (John 19, verse 25)

tag 5: Difference

Overall, Pontormo's depiction of the Deposition is filled with much more differences than I originally thought there would be. He clearly took some artistic and theologic liberties in reference to the source text and used many allusions and symbolism rather than direct connections from his piece to the source text of the Bible itself. He definitely did not keep to the text for the most part and it definitely reflected the era he worked in, especially with the emphasis on Mannerism- rather than realism.

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Stokstad, Marilyn, and Michael W Cothren. 6th Edition Art History. Laurence King Publishing Ltd, Pearson, accessed 18 Nov. 2024. “YouVersion.” YouVersion | The Bible App | Bible.Com, www.bible.com/. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.