Mater Dolorosa

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This small painting of the sorrowing Virgin once went with another painting in our collection, Christ Crowned with Thorns. They originally made up a diptych, a folding painting in two parts. It was probably intended for private prayer: the Virgin’s grief was intended to inspire empathy in the viewer, who was encouraged, like her, to meditate upon the suffering of Christ at the Passion (his torture and crucifixion). Many versions of this image survive. This one was probably made in Bouts’s workshop towards the end of his life.

The National Gallery, London

London

Title

Mater Dolorosa

Date

probably about 1470-5

Medium

Oil on oak

Measurements

H 36.8 x W 27.9 cm

Accession number

NG711

Acquisition method

Presented by Queen Victoria at the Prince Consort's wish, 1863

Work type

Painting

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