Virgin and Dead Christ (Mater Dolorosa) c. 19th century

Editor: This is "Virgin and Dead Christ (Mater Dolorosa)" by Caterina Piotti-Pirola. It has such a somber feel. What can you tell me about the materials and how they impact the overall meaning? Curator: Consider the printmaking process. Its reproducibility democratizes this iconic image of grief, making it available for wider consumption and contemplation. How does the materiality shift its devotional purpose? Editor: That's fascinating! I hadn't thought about how printmaking affects the piece's accessibility and its role in society. Thanks! Curator: And I hadn’t considered the devotional aspect. Thanks to you as well.