Pietà 1595 - 1600

Hubert Gerhard’s bronze sculpture, "Pietà," is a poignant depiction of the Virgin Mary cradling the body of Christ after his crucifixion. Created between 1595 and 1600, the piece showcases the artist’s masterful handling of form and emotion. The life-size sculpture, now located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, captures the profound grief of Mary and the tragic weight of Christ's sacrifice. Gerhard’s use of bronze, a material often associated with strength, creates a striking contrast with the vulnerability and fragility of the subject matter, underscoring the theme of loss and sorrow.