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Mater Dolorosa, 1899 German Chromolithograph of the Sorrowful Mother, Dresden This exquisite late-19th-century chromolithograph of the Mater Dolorosa—“Sorrowful Mother”—was printed … Read more Mater Dolorosa, 1899 German Chromolithograph of the Sorrowful Mother, Dresden This exquisite late-19th-century chromolithograph of the Mater Dolorosa—“Sorrowful Mother”—was printed in Dresden in 1899 and represents one of the finest examples of German devotional chromolithographic craftsmanship. German presses of this period were among the most technically advanced in Europe, producing richly coloured sacred images intended for Catholic households, chapels, and devotional altars. This edition displays all the hallmarks of high-quality German chromolithography: luminous tones, velvety shadows, precise colour layering, and a soft glowing halo rendered through multiple stone plates. The Virgin is shown in deep contemplation, her head bowed and a single tear resting on her cheek—a composition traditionally associated with the “Madonna of the Thumb.” Long attributed to the 17th-century Florentine master Carlo Dolci, some scholars now suggest the prototype may come from one of Dolci’s students. See less
- Dimensions
- 15.35ʺW × 20.87ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. In very good … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. In very good condition, with strong, unfaded colours. Minor age toning and handling marks at the margins, as expected for a devotional print of this period. No tears, losses, or repairs observed. The plate text remains crisp and fully legible. less
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