ALPHA OMEGA ARTS
By
Gregory & Ernest Disney-Britton
Carlo Crivelli's "
Pietà” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC is an emotionally charged depiction of a mother's rage, one of the five stages of grief. Pieta's are an artistic tradition dating back to the Middle Ages that depict the mourning Virgin Mary holding her crucified son. While this moment is not specifically cited in the Bible, it is inspired by the events in
John 19:25-27, and it is a tradition that continues today in a series of projects by photographer
Kelvin Burzon. In contrast to Crivelli's moment of rage, Burzon's "
Pietà," captures the stage of "despair" as he depicts the Virgin staring despondently back at the viewer.
If you follow scenes from the Passion of Christ, we recommend checking out Kelvin Burzon's inspiring photographs.
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