THE DEPOSITION:

The Deposition of Christ, one of the many popular images of the Passion, or Suffering, of Christ depicts Christ being taken down from the cross at Golgatha after his crucifixion. From Byzantine times through the Baroque, this scene was much repeated in painting, sculpture and stained glass. Many of the depictions of this scene are similar to the Pieta: Mary holding, supporting or attending to her prostrate son. Often there are a series of other attendants: Christ's followers, disciples, angels.

THE LAMENTATION:

Lamentation scenes depict followers of Christ mourning his passing. Usually lamentation scenes portray Christ being supported by Mary, and flanked by attendants. One popular version of the Lamentation is the Pieta, and indeed there is much blurring of the line between these categories.

THE PIETA:

The Pieta often depicts Mary holding Jesus in mourning. Sometimes it is simply the two figures depicted, but often there are a few other attendants, St. John, Angels. The Pieta scenes tend to be more introspective in their portrayal and exploration of grief

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