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Pietà

Agostino Carracci after Veronese

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a central figure supported by two others. The central figure is seated and slumped forward, with eyes closed, head tilted, long hair, and a beard. They are unclothed in the upper body. One figure on the left leans over, wearing a head covering and robes. The figure on the right, with large wings, gently holds the central person's hand. The ground has a crown of thorns and rocks. The background features a tree with branches and leaves against a softly streaked sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1582
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3545 × 4862 px
Public Domain
Yes
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