La Pietà 1852

Eugène Delacroix's "La Pietà" is a dramatic lithograph depicting the lamentation of Christ's body after his crucifixion. This artwork is a powerful portrayal of the emotional turmoil of the event. The composition features figures grouped tightly together, their expressions of grief and despair emphasized by the stark contrast of light and shadow. This piece, created in 1852, showcases Delacroix's mastery of the lithographic technique and his ability to capture human emotion.