Pietà
1475
tempera
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1475
tempera
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
This painting, titled Pietà, shows a woman in a long black robe and white headscarf kneeling over a man's body. The woman's head is bowed, and her hands are clasped together in front of her. The man lies on his back, covered with a white cloth, with his head turned to the side. In the background, there's a landscape with rolling hills, trees, and buildings. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look up the artist Lieven van Lathem.
