Pietà
The Met
Artist: Juan de Valdés Leal(Spanish, Seville 1622–1690 Seville)
Date: ca. 1657–60
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 63 1/4 x 56 1/2 in. (160.7 x 143.5 cm)
Credit Line: Victor Wilbour Memorial Fund, 1954
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A woman in a dark cloak supports a blood-stained man's body against a dark background
Detailed Description
The image depicts a woman supporting the body of a man against a dark, unadorned background. The woman, positioned in the upper center, wears a dark green cloak over a reddish-pink garment. Her head is tilted downwards, and her gaze is directed towards the man. Her right hand is extended to the left, palm open, while her left arm cradles the man's head and upper torso. The man's body, mostly nude, lies diagonally across the lower half of the canvas, his head resting on the woman's lap. His skin is pale, and numerous streaks and pools of red blood are visible on his forehead, chest, abdomen, arms, and legs. A white cloth is draped around his waist and legs, and also under his head. His right arm hangs downwards, and his left arm is bent, resting on his chest. His legs are extended, with visible wounds on his knees. To the left of the woman, on a dark surface, a circular object made of dark, intertwined branches with sharp points, resembling a crown, rests on a golden-brown, possibly fabric, object. Strong light illuminates the figures, creating contrast and showing the details of the man's wounds and the paleness of his skin.
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