Bewening van Maria en Johannes by Pietro del Po

Bewening van Maria en Johannes 1620 - 1692

pietrodelpo

pencil drawn

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

ink paper printed

parchment

pencil sketch

light coloured

old engraving style

pencil work

"Bewening van Maria en Johannes" (1620-1692) is an engraving by Italian artist Pietro del Po (1610-1692). The artwork depicts a scene of mourning, with Mary and John weeping over the body of Christ, who lays on the ground in a state of repose. The figures are rendered with great anatomical precision, with the artist using a chiaroscuro technique to create a sense of depth and volume. This piece is typical of the Baroque style, which emphasized drama and emotion.