Pieta Des Penitents Blancs Francois Brea

Pieta Des Penitents Blancs Francois Brea
Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate
Monaco

The Pieta Des Penitents Blancs is a painting created by... more

by Wayne Moran

Title

Pieta Des Penitents Blancs Francois Brea

Artist

Wayne Moran

Medium

Photograph - Fine Art Photography

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Pieta Des Penitents Blancs Francois Brea
Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate
Monaco

The "Pieta Des Penitents Blancs" is a painting created by the French artist François Brea. The title translates to "Pietà of the White Penitents" in English. Pietà is a traditional subject in Christian art depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the body of Jesus Christ after the Crucifixion. "Penitents Blancs" refers to a specific Christian brotherhood or confraternity known as the White Penitents, who were associated with acts of penance and devotion.

François Brea was a French painter active during the late Renaissance period. His works often reflected religious themes common to his era, and he was known for his skillful portrayal of emotion and detail in his paintings. The "Pieta Des Penitents Blancs" is likely one of his notable religious compositions, depicting the scene of Mary mourning over the body of Jesus.

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March 9th, 2019