Mater Dolorosa

Date

c. late 15th century

Description

Creator of the image: Baldassarre d’Este
Date of the image creation: c. 15th century
Medium of the image: Tempera on wood
Person depicted: Mary, mother of Jesus

The Latin name Mater Dolorosa can be translated as ‘Our Lady of Sorrows’, a name for the Virgin Mary in reference to the sorrows of her life. The sorrow of Mary is the subject of much Catholic art. This tempera painting is by Baldassarre d’Este (1432–1504), also known as Baldasare Estense or Baldassarre Reggio, an Italian renaissance artist. The painting is currently held at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, bought as part of the Cambó Bequest.

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