The Dead Christ Supported by Angels (Pietà with Angels)

The Dead Christ Supported by Angels (Pietà with Angels)

SK-A-5073

Angels support the dead body of Christ in front of his tomb. In the basket are nails and a crown of thorns: the instruments of his Passion. This small, stirring depiction was intended for private devotion and to arouse compassion as well as hope for redemption after death. Bartholomeus Spranger was one of the most influential artists in Europe in the 16th century and court painter to Emperor Rudolf II in Prague, whose exceptional art collection was internationally acclaimed.

c. 1587

33.7 cm x 26.6 cm

Bartholomeus Spranger was hofschilder van keizer Rudolf II in Praag.

Gift of B.P. Haboldt, in memory of the victims of COVID-19

Public domain

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