Pietà Self-researched

Artist: Antonello da Messina
Location: Museo Correr, Venice
Medium: Oil on panel
Date: c. 1474-1476

Biblical Context

Pietà - The Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Christ after the Crucifixion.

The only work by Antonello da Messina remaining in Venice from his 1474-76 stay in the city. Originally housed in the Doge's Palace. This work was influential in introducing Flemish oil painting techniques to Venice.