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'''Pieta''' is a representation of the Virgin Mary cradling the crucified body of her son, Jesus Christ; usually on her lap. It has been a favourite with sculptors and artists since the Middle Ages, but was especially favoured during the Renaissance. | '''Pieta''' is a representation of the Virgin Mary cradling the crucified body of her son, Jesus Christ; usually on her lap. It has been a favourite with sculptors and artists since the Middle Ages, but was especially favoured during the Renaissance. | ||
The most well-known is this striking, life-size [[sculpture]] by [[Renaissance]] [[artist]] [[Michelangelo]]. This is on display in [[St. Peter's Basilica]]. | The most well-known is this striking, life-size [[sculpture]] by [[Renaissance]] [[artist]] [[Michelangelo]]. This is on display in [[St. Peter's Basilica]]. | ||
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Revision as of 02:52, June 16, 2007
Pieta is a representation of the Virgin Mary cradling the crucified body of her son, Jesus Christ; usually on her lap. It has been a favourite with sculptors and artists since the Middle Ages, but was especially favoured during the Renaissance.
The most well-known is this striking, life-size sculpture by Renaissance artist Michelangelo. This is on display in St. Peter's Basilica.