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The Pieta, (oil on canvas)
827665 The Pieta, (oil on canvas) by Mansueti, Giovanni di Niccolo (fl.1485-1527); 37.2x42.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pieta. Giovanni di Niccolo Mansueti (active 1485-died 1527). Oil on canvas. 37.2 x 42.3cm.); Photo © Christies Images
Media ID 25461342
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1480s 1485 Adult Children Agony Bended Knee Bleeding Corpse Downcast Facial Expression Forlorn Four People Heartbroken Holy Bible Italian Art Italian Artist Kneeled Down Late Fifteenth Century Looking Down Mature Child Melancholia Melancholy Negative Concept Old Master Paintings Old Masters Our Lady Pain Passion Passion Of Christ Pieta Small Group Small Group Of People Suffering Unhappiness Unhappy Using Hands Wounded Limb 15th 15 Xv Xvth Fifteenth Century Early Xv Century Emotions Ethnic Origin Feeling Injuries Late Xv Century Parent Sadness Wound Wounded
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This print showcases Giovanni di Niccolo Mansueti's masterpiece, "The Pieta". Painted in the late 15th century, this oil on canvas artwork depicts a heart-wrenching biblical scene. In the midst of a serene countryside setting, a small group of people gathers around the lifeless body of Jesus Christ. The Virgin Mary, portrayed as a mature woman with an expression of profound sadness and agony, kneels beside her son's corpse. Mansueti's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke, capturing the melancholy atmosphere and conveying the depth of human suffering. The artist skillfully portrays Mary's grief-stricken posture as she looks down at her beloved child. This emotional portrayal evokes feelings of empathy and compassion within viewers. "The Pieta" is not only a testament to Mansueti's artistic prowess but also serves as a powerful representation of Christian faith and devotion. Through his use of light and shadow, he emphasizes the divine nature of this tragic event from the New Testament. Displayed outdoors against nature's backdrop, this painting invites contemplation amidst its religious symbolism. As we gaze upon this old master painting captured in stunning detail by Bridgeman Images' photography expertise, we are reminded once again that art has the ability to evoke deep emotions and connect us across time and cultures.
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