Pietà 1923

Georg Ehrlich's "Pietà" (1923) is an expressive etching that reimagines the traditional Christian subject of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of Christ. Ehrlich’s depiction emphasizes the emotional weight of the moment, captured in the stark lines and contorted forms of the figures. The background, a hazy landscape with a distant ship, suggests a sense of desolation and isolation, further amplifying the somber mood of the piece. This powerful print is a poignant example of the expressive potential of etching in the early 20th century.