Pietá n.d.

This red chalk drawing by Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée depicts the Pietá, a scene of mourning for Christ. It features the Virgin Mary cradling the dead Christ in her lap, with angels looking on from above. It is a powerful depiction of the sorrow and grief associated with this pivotal Christian event. The drawing is a study for a larger painting, and its loose and expressive lines suggest the artist's creative process. The Art Institute of Chicago houses this drawing, which is a testament to Lagrenée's talent in capturing both the emotional and spiritual aspects of religious subjects.