Mary and John (Mary and John at the Foot of the Cross) (1465 – 1516) by Hieronymus Bosch

Mary and John (Mary and John at the Foot of the Cross) - Hieronymus Bosch - 1465 - 1516

Artwork Information

TitleMary and John (Mary and John at the Foot of the Cross)
ArtistHieronymus Bosch
Date1465 - 1516
Mediumbrush,paper
Art MovementNorthern Renaissance
Current LocationKupferstichkabinett Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About Mary and John (Mary and John at the Foot of the Cross)

The artwork entitled “Mary and John (Mary and John at the Foot of the Cross)” is a creation by the renowned artist Hieronymus Bosch, dating between 1465 and 1516. Executed with brush on paper, this piece belongs to the Northern Renaissance movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study. It is currently housed in the Kupferstichkabinett Berlin, located in Berlin, Germany.

The artwork depicts an intimate and emotional scene of Mary and John at the foot of the cross. Rendered in the delicate strokes characteristic of a sketch, the figures are draped in flowing garments. Mary, presumably overcome with grief, is supported by John, who gazes upward with an expression combining solemnity and despair. The detailed brushwork captures the intricate folds of their robes and the palpable sorrow in their expressions. The composition, though simple in its execution, conveys a profound sense of empathy and humanity amidst the somber context of the crucifixion.

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