Mater Dolorosa 1795 - 1857

"Mater Dolorosa" is a poignant black and white chalk drawing by Dutch artist Woutherus Mol. Created between 1795 and 1857, the work portrays the Virgin Mary in grief, a common theme in Christian art depicting the sorrow of Mary after the crucifixion of Jesus. The drawing captures the sorrow and despair in Mary's face and pose, drawing the viewer into her emotional state. Mol's depiction of Mary is a powerful and moving testament to the artist's ability to convey emotion through his artwork.