Pieta is a painting by Gloria Ssali which was uploaded on April 4th, 2015.
Pieta
Piet�s one of the three common artistic representations of a sorrowful Virgin Mary, the other two being Mater Dolorosa (Mother of Sorrows) and... more
by Gloria Ssali
Title
Pieta
Artist
Gloria Ssali
Medium
Painting - Ceramics
Description
Piet�s one of the three common artistic representations of a sorrowful Virgin Mary, the other two being Mater Dolorosa (Mother of Sorrows) and Stabat Mater (here stands the mother).[1][2] The other two representations are most commonly found in paintings, rather than sculpture, although combined forms exist.[3]
The Piet�eveloped in Germany (where it is called the "Vesperbild") about 1300, reached Italy about 1400, and was especially popular in Central European Andachtsbilder.[4] Many German and Polish 15th century examples in wood greatly emphasise Christ's wounds. The Deposition of Christ and the Lamentation or Piet�orm the 13th of the Stations of the Cross, as well as one of the Seven Sorrows of the Virgin.
Although the Piet�ost often shows the Virgin Mary holding Jesus, there are other compositions, including those where God the Father participates in holding Jesus
Uploaded
April 4th, 2015
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Comments (30)
Elizabeth Tillar
Gloria, this is extraordinary work! The colors are so fitting, and the image is very poignant. I love this work and the entire gallery! You never cease to amaze. l/f
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
This is an amazing masterpiece, Gloria. So deeply meaningful and touching. I have no words to express how much I love this work of yours. f,l
Madalena Lobao-Tello
CONGRATULATIONS!! Featured on Women Painters. Great work! Love how you have done this!!!