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The Pietà

Venetian 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a reclining figure surrounded by sketches and handwritten notes. The drawing features a central figure reclining with an expression that exudes relaxation or exhaustion. Surrounding the figure are abstract forms and scribbles, suggesting garments or other figures. The paper includes handwritten text in an elegant script, displaying the artist's consideration of the visual elements and notes. The strokes of the drawing are loose and expressive, capturing movement and form with a fluid grace.

Artwork Details

Date
early 17th century
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white on laid paper
Dimensions
3167 × 4780 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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