1724
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Pietà is a 1724 ink by Paul Troger, a Baroque work, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a woman holding a dead man in her lap, surrounded by other figures. The woman's face is filled with sadness and grief. This scene is interesting because it shows a moment of intense emotion, and the way the figures are arranged creates a sense of depth and movement. You can learn more about this kind of image by looking into the technique: etching.
Paul Troger (30 October 1698 – 20 July 1762) was an Austrian painter, draughtsman, and printmaker of the late Baroque period.
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