Mater Dolorosa with Dagger

Painting on canvas • School of Spanish Baroque

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Mater Dolorosa with Dagger

Style & Movement

Baroque

Medium & Technique

Oil on canvas, traditional layering and glazing

Creation Period

17th to 18th century

Subject Description

Depicts the Virgin Mary with clasped hands and a dagger piercing her chest, symbolizing her sorrows. Dark background with dramatic chiaroscuro lighting.

Condition & AI Estimated Value

Condition Assessment

Fair, showing noticeable craquelure, surface darkening, grime accumulation, and minor paint flaking along the edges.

Estimated Market Value

Not an official valuation

$1,500 - $3,000

AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, provenance, authentication, and market demand.

Identified on 10/12/2026