Artwork
Our Lady of Sorrows
Our Lady of Sorrows is an oil painting by Giovanni Battista Piazzetta. It dates from 1728 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Our Lady of Sorrows is an oil painting by Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, created around 1728. It is now held at the National Museum in Warsaw.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a sorrowful woman, likely a religious figure, with a covered head and clasped hands. Her facial expression conveys a mix of sadness and pain, evoking a sense of mourning.
Technique & Style
Piazzetta's use of chiaroscuro, a technique emphasizing contrasts between light and dark, adds emotional intensity and creates a sense of depth, drawing attention to the woman's face and hands.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Battista Piazzetta (also called Giambattista Piazzetta or Giambattista Valentino Piazzetta) (February 13, 1682 or 1683 – April 28, 1754) was an Italian Rococo painter of religious subjects and genre scenes.
