1889
oil
canvas
From the collection of Vatican Museums
Pietà is a 1889 oil by Vincent van Gogh, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Jesus Christ, held at Vatican Museums.
The painting depicts a woman in a blue robe, wearing a white headscarf, holding a man in a white cloth. The woman's face is blurred, and her eyes are cast downward. The man's face is also blurred, and his eyes are closed. His right arm is bent at the elbow, and his left arm is hanging down. The background is a blue sky with yellow clouds. The woman's blue robe stands out against the muted colors of the background. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Vincent van Gogh.
Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.
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