Broadsheet with the Virgin of Sorrows, flanked by instruments on the Passion 1906
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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historical design
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aged paper
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toned paper
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parchment
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old engraving style
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traditional media
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retro 'vintage design
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tea stained
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personal sketchbook
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cross
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illustrative and welcoming imagery
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virgin-mary
This 1906 anonymous broadsheet, titled "Mater Dolorosa", depicts the Virgin Mary in mourning, surrounded by the instruments of Christ's Passion. The image, typical of devotional prints, includes symbols such as a ladder, dice, and a rooster, referencing biblical accounts of Jesus' crucifixion. The artwork's simple, graphic style and use of text are characteristic of popular prints of the era, and are reflective of the broader cultural impact of religious imagery. The print is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the enduring visual language of Christian iconography.
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