Pietà

Attributed to Hans Weiditz, II

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Hans Weiditz, II

Artist, German, 1500 or before - c. 1536

This is a drawing depicting a scene with a central figure and a cross in the background. The drawing features a central, emaciated figure draped across the lap of a seated figure. Both figures are rendered in strong lines characteristic of woodcuts, with emphasis on folds of fabric and anatomical details. The cross in the background has a draped cloth, and a circular form near the central figure's head. Surrounding elements include a thorny crown and barren tree branches.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Wilhelm Heinrich Ferdinand Karl von Lepell [1755-1826], (Lugt 1672); Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Kupferstichkabinett (duplicate, Lugt 1606); (sale, C.G. Boerner, Leipzig, May 7-9, 1928, lot 61); purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA (Lugt 1760b); gift to NGA, 1943.

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Exhibition History

1966

  • Prints from Museum Collections, Fine Arts Patrons of Newport Harbor, Pavilion Gallery, Balboa, CA, 1966, no cat.

Wikidata ID

Q65027050

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