Piëta 1561 - 1578

Camillo Procaccini's "Piëta" (1561-1578) is a preparatory drawing housed at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Executed in brown ink on paper, the drawing depicts a preliminary composition for the iconic Christian scene of the Lamentation over Christ's body. Procaccini's masterful use of line captures the emotional intensity of the moment, as mourners gather around the figure of Christ, with Mary's grief and anguish particularly evident. The drawing is a testament to the artist's meticulous planning and exploration of form and composition.