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framed oil painting of "The Pieta" by Vincent van Gogh, located in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City
framed oil painting of "The Pieta" by Vincent van Gogh, located in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City. The painting depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the body of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. Mary, wearing a blue robe and white headscarf, supports Jesus's torso as he lies across her lap. Jesus's body is depicted with pale skin, and he wears a white loincloth. The background is a landscape of rough, rocky terrain under a yellowish-orange sky, possibly representing a sunset or dawn. The painting is housed in a dark wooden frame and hangs against a dark, textured wall.