This original work by Michelangelo currently resides in the Vatican, in Saint Peters Basilica, where it is protected inside a case of bullet proof glass. A masterpiece of religious emotion, depicting Mary holding her son Jesus after his death on the cross, La Pieta is arguably one of the most well-recognized sculptures in the world and draws millions of viewers every year. What can you tell me about this sculpture?
09/29/10 at 1:37pm
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studyofarthistory101 reblogged this from renaissanceman5 and added:
Another few things I learned about this piece: If you notice, on the strap across Mary’s chest, there is an engraving....
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renaissanceman5 reblogged this from studyofarthistory101 and added:
Dr.’s Response: The aspect of this sculpture that sticks out the most to me: Look at the way Mother Mary is depicted in...
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renaissanceman5 answered:
Look at the way Mary is portrayed. She is looking down at her son who has been brutally murdered with a calm, yet lamenting face. The reason
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