“Pietà” is a religious painting created in 1472 by the renowned Early Renaissance artist Giovanni Bellini. The artwork is rendered using tempera on a panel and measures 115 x 317 cm. It stands as a significant example of religious art from the Early Renaissance period and is currently housed in the Palazzo Ducale in Venice, Italy.
The artwork depicts a poignant scene of the Virgin Mary mourning over the lifeless body of Christ. The central focus is on the tender interaction between Mary and Jesus, who is depicted with delicate details that convey a deep sense of sorrow and reverence. The composition is balanced by additional figures on either side, each engaging in a gesture that underscores the solemnity of the event. The background appears muted, with the figures illuminated, enhancing their emotional expressions and sacred significance. The use of tempera on panel gives the artwork a luminous and smooth finish characteristic of the period.
