The Body of Christ Anointed by Two Angels by Alessandro Allori. The body of Christ rests upon a luxurious red velvet bed, attended by two angels with vibrant, iridescent wings in a somber, ceremonial setting.

The Body of Christ Anointed by Two Angels

Alessandro Allori

1600 · Copper, Oil Paint

A dramatic and reverent late-Renaissance scene of Christ attended by angels, characterized by rich symbolic detail and deep, luminous color.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Olive green

About the piece

Created around 1600 by the Florentine Mannerist Alessandro Allori, this oil on copper work depicts the body of Christ lying on an ornate red cushion. Two angels with shimmering, multicolored wings tend to him with solemn reverence, while liturgical objects like a golden chalice and the crown of thorns emphasize the sacrificial narrative. The composition's dark background and focused lighting create a powerful, contemplative atmosphere typical of late Renaissance mastery.

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