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Mary as Mother of Sorrows
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Mary as Mother of Sorrows

anonymous · c. 1470 - c. 1480 · houtsnede; hand coloring; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Mary seated next to the open grave of Christ, pierced by seven swords (the Seven Sorrows of Mary). The representation is framed by a crown of thorns with five symbols of the Passion.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printMary pierced by seven swords
Credit lineMaria als Moeder van Smarten. c. 1470 - c. 1480. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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