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| − | '''Pieta''' is a representation of the Virgin Mary cradling the crucified body of her son, Jesus Christ | + | '''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 [[sculptor]]s and [[artist]]s 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]]. | ||
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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 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.