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The Pieta'

Marcantonio Raimondi

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white drawing of a woman standing over a man's body. The woman is wearing a head covering and a robe, with a halo behind her head. Her arms are outstretched. She is looking down at the man. The man is lying on his back on a brick platform, with his head tilted back and his arms and legs splayed out. He is shirtless and barefoot. There are trees and a cloudy sky in the background. A landscape with hills and buildings can be seen in the distance. The overall atmosphere suggests a scene of mourning or lamentation.

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651 × 893 px
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