Friday, February 20, 2015

1.) What it is? The Pietà (1498–1499) is a world-famous work of Renaissance sculpture byMichelangelo Buonarroti, housed in St. Peter's Basilica,Vatican City.This famous work of art depicts the body of Jesus on the lap of his mother Mary after the Crucifixion.  
2.) The sculpture, in Carrara marble, was made for the cardinal's funeral monument, but was moved to its current location, the first chapel on the right as one enters the basilica, in the 18th century. 
3.) When I first seen this picture all I could do is think about is a mother holding her baby.
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3 comments:

  1. verloueFebruary 27, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    nice

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  2. UnknownFebruary 27, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    This is a wonderful piece to talk about. For those who are spiritual, this can mean so many different things for them. When I look at this I see a mother embracing her child after a horrible act has been done. I just wish it showed a little more emotion in her face.

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  3. BellMarch 18, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    very famous sculpture by Michelangelo. I think is one of the only ones that actually show the relationship between Jesus and Mary as more real than only Mary holding a baby. I like it a lot!

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