Mater Dolorosa (The Virgin Mary Mourning)
1897
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1897
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a sculpture of the Virgin Mary mourning, with shadowy browns, blues, and purples. The colors are intense and unrealistic, which is unusual for a sculpture. This piece was part of a project for a Calvary scene, but it's not clear if the whole project was finished. Look up the technique of sfumato to learn more about how artists create soft, hazy effects like this.
