Pieta 1576

Titian's "Pieta" from 1576 depicts the sorrow of the Virgin Mary as she cradles the dead body of Christ. This monumental painting, housed in Venice, Italy, is one of the artist's last works, painted just before his death in the same year. The scene, set within a dramatic, architectural framework, highlights the emotional weight of the moment, conveying the grief of Christ's followers, including Mary Magdalene, and the figures of Justice and Faith, symbolizing the eternal hope offered by Christ's sacrifice. The rich colors and detailed brushwork exemplify Titian's mastery of the Venetian school.