The Pietà (Italian: [maˈdɔnna della pjeˈta]; "[Our Lady of] Pity"; 1498–1499) is a Carrara marble sculpture of Jesus and Mary at Mount Golgotha representing the "Sixth Sorrow" of the Virgin Mary by Michelangelo Buonarroti, in Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, for which it was made.

The Pietà (Italian pronunciation: [pjeˈta]; meaning "pity", "compassion") is a subject in Christian art depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary cradling the mortal body of Jesus Christ after his Descent from the Cross. It is most often found in sculpture.

The Pietà is regarded as one of the greatest works of the Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti. This impressive sculpture is currently placed in Vatican City, at St. Peter’s Basilica. The Pietà is among the initial works of art of the similar theme made by the artist.

2023年6月15日 · Since its creation in 1499, Michelangelo’s Pietà has inspired emotion, faith, and imitation through its elegant depiction of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ. Yet few know the secrets that are...

Michelangelo's Pieta is famous for its extraordinary beauty, emotional intensity, and technical perfection. Created between 1498-1499, it marked a turning point in Renaissance sculpture. How much does the Pieta weigh?

2021年1月30日 · Michelangelo’s Pietà is considered to be a powerful art piece that was inspired by his strong faith. Michelangelo also thought that virtuous women did not age, and this is why Mary is portrayed as youthful. The Pietà sculptor successfully combined Renaissance ideologies with the Gothic subject matter, and this resulted in a unique statue.

2019年10月21日 · Working in multiple mediums, the Italian artist was a true Renaissance man, culminating in an impressive collection of world-famous works that includes the Sistine Chapel ceiling, an iconic interpretation of David, and the Pietà, a monumental marble sculpture of the Madonna cradling Christ.