Who created "Pietà"?

Pietà was created by Paul Troger in 1720s.

When was "Pietà" created?

This artwork was created 1720s.

What medium is "Pietà"?

Pietà is etching on laid paper.

Is "Pietà" in the public domain?

Yes, Pietà is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Pietà

Paul Troger

1720s

Medium

etching on laid paper

Dimensions

plate: 19.4 x 12.7 cm (7 5/8 x 5 in.) sheet: 19.9 x 12.9 cm (7 13/16 x 5 1/16 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of The Ahmanson Foundation

Accession Number

1999.98.13

Art Historical Context

In the hushed galleries of the National Gallery of Art, Paul Troger's *Pietà* (1720s) captures the profound sorrow of the Virgin Mary cradling the lifeless body of Christ—a timeless motif in Christian art that reached new emotional heights during the Baroque era. Austrian artist Paul Troger, a master of dramatic frescoes and altarpieces, infused this intimate etching with the swirling energy and theatrical pathos characteristic of Baroque style. Created amid the Catholic Counter-Reformation's fervor, the work reflects the period's emphasis on vivid piety, inviting viewers to contemplate divine...

About the Artist

Paul Troger

Austrian painter. Comment on works: Religious

Pietà

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