Pietà
1807 · Graphite; framing lines in graphite
sheet: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. (14.9 x 12 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Johann David Passavant
?–1861
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Johann David Passavant was a Frankfurt-born painter and art historian whose dual practice bridged creative work and scholarly interpretation throughout the 19th century. Working primarily in oil, he developed a body of theoretical writing that positioned him as a significant voice in German art criticism and connoisseurship. His influence extended across both studio practice and institutional art discourse during a formative period for museum culture and art historical method.
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