Pietà 1920

Editor: This is "Pietà" by Lovis Corinth. There's no date on the artwork information, but Corinth lived between 1858 and 1925. It's quite a stark image. All those strong lines give the impression of grief. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Ah, yes, Lovis Corinth. For me, this "Pietà" isn’t just a lament; it’s a collision. Look at how he throws us right into the raw emotion with that intense hatching. Notice the strange combination of tenderness and brutality in the way the figures are rendered. Does it speak to you of anything in particular? Editor: It feels very personal, almost like an emotional outpouring. Like he had to get it out of his system. Curator: Exactly! Corinth wasn't just illustrating a scene; he was wrestling with it. The Pietà becomes a mirror reflecting something profound about suffering and acceptance, wouldn't you agree? Editor: I see it now. Thanks for showing me that it is not just grief.