Pietà 1600 - 1700
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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ink painting
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death
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pencil sketch
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incomplete sketchy
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possibly oil pastel
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underpainting
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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virgin-mary
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watercolor
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angel
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christ
This anonymous drawing, titled "Pietà," depicts a scene from the Passion of Christ. The image shows the Virgin Mary cradling the body of Jesus, who has been recently taken down from the cross. A cherub, with outstretched wings, is depicted in the background, suggesting the presence of heaven in this moment of sorrow. The drawing is executed with delicate lines and subtle shading, adding to the pathos of the scene. The "Pietà" is a popular subject in art, reflecting the intense emotional response of the viewer.
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