Pietà (Michelangelo) - Wikipedia
It is a key work of Italian Renaissance sculpture and often taken as the start of the High Renaissance. The sculpture captures the moment when Jesus, taken down from the cross, is …
Pieta | Michelangelo, Statue, Definition, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 11, 2025 · The Pieta is a monumental marble sculpture by Renaissance artist Michelangelo depicting Mary cradling the body of Jesus after he has been removed from the cross. …
Michelangelo Pietà – Analysing Michelangelo’s Vatican Pietà …
Jan 30, 2021 · Created in 1499, Michelangelo’s Pieta stands at 174 cm tall and 195 cm wide while it is carved from Italian marble. It is currently owned and displayed by Vatican Museums in …
Michelangelo's Pieta – All Things You Should Know - Rome, Italy
The Pietà (“The Pity” in English) is a masterpiece of the Renaissance epoch by Michelangelo Buonarotti, located in Saint Peter’s Basilica, Vatican. Moreover, it is the first work among other …
Pietà by Michelangelo - Facts & History of the Artwork
During the following years, the Pietà by Michelangelo sustained severe damages. In fact, the four of Mary’s fingers on her left hand were broken when the statue was relocated to the basilica. …
The Pietà by Michelangelo - World History Edu
Dec 15, 2024 · Michelangelo ’s Pietà, created between 1498 and 1499, is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture. Made from Carrara marble, it depicts the Virgin Mary holding the …
Smarthistory – Michelangelo, Pietà
Mary is sweet but strong, and Christ, real yet ideal. Michelangelo, Pietà, 1498–1500, marble, 174 x 195 cm (Saint Peter’s Basilica, Rome). Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. …
How Michelangelo’s 3 Pietàs speak to a suffering world
Mar 7, 2022 · Michelangelo Buonarotti’s Pietà depicts a larger-than-life Virgin Mary as she mourns her crucified Son, Jesus, lying limp in her lap. The masterpiece, carved out of Carrara marble, …
The Story Of Michelangelo’s Pietà | Barbara O'Brien - Patheos
Mar 31, 2023 · Of all the great works of art associated with the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ, the two most iconic must be the painting The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci and …
Pieta: The Signature Work of Michelangelo - Rome
Explore the creation process behind Michelangelo's Pieta (St.Peter's Basilica), from its unique triangular composition to its high-polished sheen.