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Pietà

Jacques Callot after Michelangelo

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a sculpture. It features a seated figure holding another figure. The scene includes a backdrop of a large cross with a crown symbol at its apex. The figures show intricate cross-hatching and shading to emphasize drapery folds and contours. The lines are detailed, creating a contrast between light and shadow. The figures rest upon a plinth with engraved text.

Artwork Details

Date
1608/1611
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3033 × 3983 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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