“Pietà” is a lithographic artwork created by Kathe Kollwitz in 1903. The piece, belonging to the religious painting genre, measures 48.7 by 64.1 centimeters.
The artwork captures an intimate yet poignant depiction of sorrow and consolation. Rendered in muted tones, the composition features a tender embrace between two figures, one cradling the other in a protective and consolatory manner. The emotional depth is palpable, accentuated by the delicate and expressive lines. The dominant figure’s face is buried in the crook of their arm, creating an air of deep mourning and solace. The horizontal composition and the interplay of light and shadow further heighten the contemplative and melancholic atmosphere, drawing the viewer into its evocative emotional landscape.
