Mater Dolorosa Kneeling, Supported by Two Angels

Willem van der Leeuw after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

Associated Names
Willem van der Leeuw

Artist, Flemish, 1603 - c. 1665

Sir Peter Paul Rubens

Artist After, Flemish, 1577 - 1640

The image shows three figures depicted from the waist up. The central figure has long hair, looking upward as a hand points a dagger towards their chest. The central figure is surrounded by two winged figures. The figure on the left has short hair, while the figure on the right has medium-length hair. All figures are draped in flowing garments. The central figure wears a robe with voluminous sleeves. The setting includes a cross on the ground with a crown of thorns and a nail. The background is filled with shadows and rays of light emanating from the top of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.55.10

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 5, State only

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65578930

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