Allegory of the Redemption | Jacopo Ligozzi | 1587 15th Century and deep shadows create an

and deep shadows create an atmosphere of fear and superstition

The tumultuous sea

In this dramatic nocturne

while the UV-protected glossy finish helps keep the artwork clear and vivid over time

but most sources give a date between 1635 and 1638

Allegory of the Redemption | Jacopo Ligozzi | 1587 15th Century and deep shadows create an"Allegory of the Redemption" by Jacopo Ligozzi (15471627) is a dramatic and symbolic depiction of Christian salvation. At its center lies the lifeless body of Christ supported by the Virgin Mary, beneath the cross of the Crucifixion. Flanking the scene are personifications of Death (a skeleton holding an hourglass) and Sin (a demon like figure with bat wings), symbolizing humanitys fallen state. A serpent, traditionally representing Satan, lurks at