Copy after the painting The Pieta attributed to the  Isaac Master in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi

Copy after the painting The Pieta attributed to the Isaac Master in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi

Edward Kaiser

1876

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a busy scene with lots of people and angels. At the center, a group of figures surrounds a reclining man with a halo. Some figures stand tall, others kneel, and angels float above with wings. The colors are soft—lots of blues, pinks, and golds—with some faded spots. The artist copied an older painting from Italy. The style mixes smooth brushstrokes with clear shapes, almost like a sketch brought to life. Look up Edward Kaiser to see more of his work.

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