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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 favorite with sculptors and artists since the Middle Ages, but was especially favored 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]].