Pietà with Virgin and St. John
1450
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
lamentation of christ
Dominant colour
1450
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Pietà with Virgin and St. John is a 1450 by Unknown, depicting lamentation of christ, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
The painting depicts a somber scene of the Virgin Mary and Saint John mourning over the body of Christ. The Virgin Mary is dressed in a red robe with a green cloak, while Saint John wears a black cloak over a red robe. Christ's body is positioned in the center, with the Virgin Mary and Saint John on either side. The background of the painting features a serene landscape with rolling hills and trees. The overall mood of the painting is one of sorrow and contemplation. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who explored the theme of lamentation of Christ.
