“The Holy Virgin Kisses the Face of Jesus Before He is Enshrouded on the Anointing Stone,” a religious painting by James Tissot, resides at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City, NY, US. The artwork captures a profoundly somber and intimate moment, depicting the Virgin Mary leaning over and kissing the face of Jesus Christ, who is laid out on an anointing stone, before His enshrouding.
In the artwork, the Virgin Mary is surrounded by several other figures, all engaged in the process of enshrouding Jesus. The scene is characterized by deep expressions of grief and devotion. The figures are robed in flowing, somber garments, indicative of mourning. The composition of the painting is intricate, with a play of light and shadow that brings a sense of depth and gravity to the scene. The expressions and the body language of the figures convey a potent emotional impact, enhancing the overall spiritual and solemn atmosphere of the artwork.
