Pietà 1470

Carlo Crivelli's "Pietà" from 1470 depicts the poignant moment after the crucifixion of Jesus. The central figure of Christ, crowned with thorns and bearing the wounds of his passion, is supported by two angels, whose expressions of grief further enhance the emotional impact of the scene. The artist's signature detail of a fly resting on Christ's wound is a stark reminder of the reality of death and the fragility of life. The work is a powerful testament to Crivelli's mastery of detail and his ability to evoke deep religious feeling through the careful arrangement of figures and symbolism.