1480
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Pietà with Saint John is a 1480 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a small, colorful scene of three figures. In the center, a woman in a blue robe holds a limp body wrapped in cloth. To her right, another figure with a yellow head covering leans in, looking concerned. Behind them, a cross stands on a hill, with tiny buildings and people in the distance. The bright colors—blue robes, green grass, and gold accents—stand out against the rough lines. The figures look stiff, almost like they were cut from wood. If you like this style, look up woodcut to see how artists made prints like this.
This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.
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