Avignon Pietà
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The "Avignon Pietà" is a significant late Gothic painting, likely created before 1457 and now housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris. While its exact attribution is debated, it is often attributed to the French religious painter Enguerrand Charonton, a prominent artist of the late Gothic period who was active in Provence.12
The painting is considered a masterpiece of the Avignon school of painting, known for its blend of Italian and Flemish influences. It is characterized by its intense spirituality, combining monumentality with penetrating realism. The work showcases Charonton's distinctive style, which merges influences from northern European art with the sharp, sculptural stylization characteristic of Provençal art.21
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