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Pietà, 1480-1490. Creator: Goes, Hugo, van der (1435-1482)
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Pietà, 1480-1490. Creator: Goes, Hugo, van der (1435-1482)
Pieta, 1480-1490. Found in the Collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples
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This exquisite work of art, titled "Pietà" and created between 1480 and 1490, is a masterpiece by the Early Netherlandish painter Hugo van der Goes (1435-1482). Housed in the esteemed Museo di Capodimonte in Naples, Italy, this oil on wood painting depicts the sorrowful scene of the Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of her son, Jesus Christ, after the crucifixion. The image is based on the New Testament account of the Deposition, or the Descent from the Cross, where Mary and other mourners take the body of Christ from the cross and prepare it for burial. The composition of the painting is reminiscent of the Lamentation or Pieta scene, with Mary Magdalene and Saint John the Evangelist also present, mourning the loss of their beloved savior. Mary is depicted as the Mater Dolorosa, or Our Lady of Sorrows, her face etched with deep sorrow and compassion. The intricate details of the folds in the robes, the textures of the fabric, and the expressive faces of the figures all serve to convey the profound emotion and devotion of the scene. The Pieta is a poignant reminder of the sacrifice and love of Christ, and the profound sorrow and compassion of his mother. It is a testament to the artistic skill and vision of Hugo van der Goes, and a cherished work of Renaissance art that continues to inspire and move viewers to this day.
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