Pieta
- Artist
- Antonello da Messina
- Date
- c.1475 ; Italy
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Museo Correr
The Pieta is a renowned religious painting that exemplifies the artistry of the Early renaissance period. Typically created on a Panel, this artwork depicts the sorrowful Virgin Mary holding the lifeless body of Christ. Artists of the time often used tempera paints to achieve vivid colors and fine detail. The composition emphasizes emotion and spiritual devotion, making it a profound example of the religious and artistic ideals of its era.
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