1661
oil
copper
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Dominant colour
Mater Dolorosa is a 1661 oil by Carlo Dolci, depicting Mary, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting depicts a woman with her hands clasped together in front of her chest. She is dressed in a blue robe with a hood, and a yellow cloth is draped around her neck. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color. The woman's face is serene, with her eyes cast downward. Her hands are folded in a gesture of prayer or contemplation. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet reverence. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Carlo Dolci.
Carlo (or Carlino) Dolci (25 May 1616 – 17 January 1686) was an Italian Baroque painter active mainly in Florence, known for highly finished religious pictures, often repeated in many versions.
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