The Pietà

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, 1485/1490

The image shows two figures in a traditional Christian iconographic style. One figure is lying on the lap of the other, who is seated. The lying figure has a solemn expression, a beard, and wears a crown of thorns. The seated figure has clasped hands over their chest, a serene expression, and possibly a halo or hood. Both figures are fully clothed. The background includes a large cross with an inscription at the top, set in a simple landscape with green coloration. The image is framed with a simple red border.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490
Date
1485/1490
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut in brown, hand-colored in yellow ochre, green, rose, and gold
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows two figures in a traditional Christian iconographic style. One figure is lying on the lap of the other, who is seated. The lying figure has a solemn expression, a beard, and wears a crown of thorns. The seated figure has clasped hands over their chest, a serene expression, and possibly a halo or hood. Both figures are fully clothed. The background includes a large cross with an inscription at the top, set in a simple landscape with green coloration. The image is framed with a simple red border.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490