Tribulation

Inspiration Behind “Tribulation”

Tribulation is a deeply emotional oil painting inspired by the timeless sorrow and grace captured in Michelangelo’s Pietà. Drawing from that powerful image of Mary cradling her son, this piece reimagines the moment through a more ethereal lens—blending elements of an angelic presence with the maternal spirit of Mary.

Painted on a 24” x 30” gallery-wrapped canvas, this work seeks to honor the quiet strength found in grief and the sacred beauty of compassion. The use of oil paint allows for rich, layered textures and subtle transitions, echoing the weight of loss and the light that sometimes breaks through it. The figure is not just mourning, but radiating a divine stillness—offering a sense of peace in the midst of pain.

Tribulation is a tribute to the strength of the feminine soul, to the sacred act of holding space for suffering, and to the love that endures even through the heaviest of sorrows. Ready to hang, this piece brings depth, reflection, and quiet reverence to any space.

Dimensions: 

• 24" wide by 30" tall