Stabat mater dolorosa

The Stabat Mater Dolorosa is a Latin poem attributed to Jacopone da Todi, an Italian religious poet from the 13th century. The title translates to "the mother was standing", referring to the Virgin Mary's suffering as she stood by during the Crucifixion of Jesus.123

Jacopone da Todi, born into a noble family, initially studied law but converted to an ascetic life after his wife's death. He became a lay brother of the Franciscan order and was known for his mystical poems and satirical verse. The Stabat Mater Dolorosa is a notable Latin work attributed to him, though most of his other poems are in Italian. This poem was later added to the Roman liturgy and has been set to music by numerous composers.1