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Opus N°22 Desolata

Echoing the same theme as the “Pietà”, Ghiorgo Zafiropulo created in the same year a descent from the cross which he called “Desolata” in which Mary recovers the earthly remains of her son. It is a “bas relief” and not a three dimensional sculpture. The top of the work is defined by the horizontal beam of the cross, while the upright is based on a simple mound at the centre bottom. Mary, standing, gathers up the haloed Christ and carries him in her arms. The similarity and symmetry of the bodies evoke their tragic fate.The patina is a clear bronze colour. This bas relief can be an object of devotion, such as an icon. It was also used as a tabernacle door in a chapel.

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Preparatory drawing by Ghiorgo Zafiropulo, ink and charcoal on paper, 20cm times 15cm

Minature Bronze Sculptures by Ghiorgo Zafiropulo 1909-1993

French text; Marina Lafon all rights -  even partial reproduction - are subject to prior permission of the author.

English Translation Penelope Zafiropulo

 


Texte Français Marina Lafon. Tous droits de reproduction, même partiels sont soumis à autorisation préalable de l’auteur.
Traduction en Anglais: Pénélope Zafiropulo

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