Mater Dolorosa 1835 - 1867

"Mater Dolorosa," a drawing by Camille-Auguste Gastine (1819–1867), depicts the Virgin Mary in a state of profound sorrow, as she grieves the death of her son, Jesus Christ. The image of the Virgin Mary, known as Mater Dolorosa (Mother of Sorrows), is a common motif in Christian art. Gastine's drawing is a highly detailed and expressive portrayal of the Virgin's grief, featuring delicate shading and a strong sense of realism. The drawing is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.