Woman with a Baby Praying Before the Cross Marking the Place Where Her Husband was Killed 1808

Bartolomeo Pinelli's "Woman with a Baby Praying Before the Cross Marking the Place Where Her Husband was Killed" is a poignant watercolor painting depicting a widow and her children mourning at the grave of their loved one. The scene is set in a mountainous landscape, with a simple wooden cross marking the grave. The woman kneels in prayer, holding her infant child, while a young boy stands nearby. Pinelli's work is known for its delicate brushstrokes and attention to detail, capturing the emotional depth of the scene. This piece, now housed at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, serves as a powerful reminder of loss, faith, and the enduring human spirit.