Deposition

The "Deposition" is a fresco painted by Pietro Lorenzetti around 1330-1340 in the lower church of San Francesco in Assisi, Italy. This artwork is noted for its clear composition and the monumental, sculpture-like drapery of its figures, showing Lorenzetti's engagement with the style of Giotto.1

In a broader context, "deposition" in geology refers to the process where solid material settles from a fluid, such as water or air. This can result in layers, known as strata, in rocks, which can provide insights into Earth's history and the location of resources like minerals and petroleum. In common language, deposition can also mean matter settling at the bottom of a liquid.234