{"product_id":"mater-dolorosa-woutherus-mol","title":"Mater Dolorosa - Woutherus Mol","description":"\u003cp\u003eA study of the Mater Dolorosa by Dutch artist Woutherus Mol, rendered in black chalk with white heightening to capture a moment of quiet grief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis study of the Mater Dolorosa by the Dutch painter Woutherus Mol captures a moment of quiet grief. Mol, who trained in Paris under Jacques-Louis David, brought a rigorous approach to form and anatomy to his work. This drawing demonstrates his technical skill in handling black chalk, using subtle gradations to model the features of the Virgin Mary. The application of white heightening adds a sense of volume to the drapery and the hands, which are crossed in a gesture of resignation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the internal state of the subject. Her head is bowed, and her eyes are closed, directing the viewer to the emotional weight of the figure rather than external narrative elements. The background remains largely unworked, allowing the focus to stay on the facial expression and the posture of the hands. Such studies were common in the nineteenth century, serving as preparatory exercises for larger religious commissions or as independent works intended for private contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMol was known for his attention to historical accuracy and his adherence to the principles of the French school. His work often reflects the restrained emotional palette characteristic of the period. The paper shows signs of age, including minor foxing and discolouration, which provide a sense of the object's history. This print reproduces the textures of the original chalk marks, preserving the artist's hand and the specific pressure applied to the paper. It is a piece that rewards close observation, revealing the careful construction of light and shadow that defines Mol's draughtsmanship. The work remains a clear example of the academic tradition in the Netherlands during the early nineteenth century, where the study of the human figure remained the primary concern for any serious artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-francois-gerard-antoine-jean-gros\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of François Gérard - Antoine-Jean Gros — Antoine-Jean Gros\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Woutherus Mol","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807619977551,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807654482255,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807654515023,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807654547791,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807654580559,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807654613327,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807654646095,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807654678863,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807654711631,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807654744399,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807654777167,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807654809935,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Mater-Dolorosa_Poster_CompositorV1_1789664656586.jpg?v=1789664980","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/mater-dolorosa-woutherus-mol","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}