Maria als Mater Dolorosa met de overleden Christus in haar armen
Jean Baptiste Pierre Michiels
1831 - 1890
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
298; 423
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
Behold *Maria als Mater Dolor met de overleden Christus haar armen* (Mary as the Sorrowful with the Dead Christ in Arms), a poignant engraving by Belgian artist Jean Baptiste Pierreiels, created between 1831 and 1890. This work captures the timeless Christian iconography of the Pietà, depicting the Virgin Mary cradling her crucified son in a moment of profound grief. Michiels, known for his skill in reproductive prints, draws on centuries-old devotional traditions, evoking empathy and spiritual reflection for 19th-century viewers in Belgium and beyond. Rendered as an engraving—a meticulous in...