The Pietà

Venetian 17th Century

1601

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque lamentation of christ

About this work

The painting shows the Virgin Mary holding Jesus after he was taken down from the cross. It's a very emotional scene. The artist used simple lines and shading to create a sense of depth and feeling, which is interesting because it was done with just pen and ink on paper. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Renaissance.