The Pietà

This section of an altarpiece showing the dead Christ supported by two angels is probably a comparatively early work by Schiavone. It is thought to come from S. Niccolò, Padua.

The Italian word 'pietà' means both piety and pity. It refers to a depiction of the dead Christ who is usually mourned by his mother the Virgin Mary, and sometimes by angels and other saints.

Other paintings in this group: S. Niccolò Altarpiece, Padua

The Virgin and Child Enthroned from S. Niccolò Altarpiece, Padua

Giorgio Schiavone

probably about 1456-61

Saint Bernardino from S. Niccolò Altarpiece, Padua

Giorgio Schiavone

probably about 1456-61

Saint Anthony of Padua from S. Niccolò Altarpiece, Padua

Giorgio Schiavone

probably 1456-61

Saint Peter Martyr from S. Niccolò Altarpiece, Padua

Giorgio Schiavone

probably 1456-61

Saint John the Baptist from S. Niccolò Altarpiece, Padua

Giorgio Schiavone

probably 1456-61

Saint Jerome from S. Niccolò Altarpiece, Padua

Giorgio Schiavone

probably 1456-61

Saint Catherine from S. Niccolò Altarpiece, Padua

Giorgio Schiavone

probably 1456-61

Saint Sebastian from S. Niccolò Altarpiece, Padua

Giorgio Schiavone

probably 1456-61

A Female Saint from S. Niccolò Altarpiece, Padua

Giorgio Schiavone

probably about 1456-61