The Pietà c. 19th century

Samuel Colman's "The Pietà" is a 19th-century pencil drawing depicting the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of her son, Jesus Christ. The drawing is a study of the famous Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo, emphasizing the emotional weight of the scene. Mary's draped form and sorrowful expression are contrasted with the recumbent figure of Christ, highlighting the tragedy of his death and her grief. The work is a testament to Colman's skill in capturing the human form and expressing emotional depth through line. "The Pietà" is housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and showcases a poignant rendering of a pivotal moment in Christian iconography.