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Verso: Study of the Body of Christ in a Pieta, WA1846. 171 (pen & brown ink)
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Verso: Study of the Body of Christ in a Pieta, WA1846. 171 (pen & brown ink)
3959841 Verso: Study of the Body of Christ in a PietA, WA1846.171 (pen & brown ink) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Parker II (1956) 530; Gere and Turner (1983) 74); eAshmolean Museum; Italian, out of copyright
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This print showcases the exquisite artwork titled "Verso: Study of the Body of Christ in a Pieta" by Raphael, also known as Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino. Created between 1483 and 1520, this pen and brown ink drawing is housed at the Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK. The image captures the delicate strokes and intricate details that Raphael employed to depict the body of Christ in a Pietà. The artist's mastery shines through as he portrays the profound sorrow and grief on Mary's face as she cradles her son's lifeless body. Every line seems to convey an overwhelming sense of compassion and empathy. Raphael's study serves as a testament to his unwavering dedication to capturing human emotion with unparalleled precision. Through this piece, he invites us into a moment frozen in time – one filled with both anguish and tenderness. As we gaze upon this old master sketch, we are transported back to Renaissance Italy, where art flourished under the hands of geniuses like Raphael. This drawing stands not only as an artistic masterpiece but also as a window into history itself. With its rich symbolism and timeless beauty, "Verso: Study of the Body of Christ in a Pieta" continues to captivate viewers today just as it did centuries ago when it was first created.
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