The Pietà
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The Pietà

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This oil painting (17th c.) depicts the Virgin Mary holding the head of the dead Christ. Its muted palette and intimate gestures align with the contemplative spirit of the Carmelite convent where it resides. The work invites spiritual reflection, emphasizing themes of maternal grief and compassion within a religious context.