1380 Roma - Basilica di S. Giovanni in Laterano - La Pieta (lavoro di A. Montauti scolari di Bernini)

Name/Title

1380 Roma - Basilica di S. Giovanni in Laterano - La Pieta (lavoro di A. Montauti scolari di Bernini)

Entry/Object ID

1987.04.097

Description

The image is of Pieta in Basilica of San Giovanni. The white sculpture contrasts with the black background. Mary has one arm reaching out with the other holding the head of christ. This is after Jesus was on the cross as his crown of thorns lay at Mary's feet, and there are holes on the palm and feet of Christ. Jesus is propped up against Mary's leg while Mary looks upwards.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Albumen Print

Subject

Pieta

Subject Place

City

Rome

Country

Italy

Continent

Europe

Collection

Walter Johnson Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1987.04

Source or Donor

Walter Johnson

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Walter Johnson

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

bottom

Transcription

1380. ROMA - Basilica di S. Giovanni in Laterano - La Pieta (lavoro di A. Montauti scolaro di Bernini.

Language

Italian

Material/Technique

Printed

Dimensions

Height

7-5/8 in

Width

9-15/16 in