A masterpiece of Renaissance art and arguably one of the most moving sculptures ever created, Michelangelo’s La Pieta depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus Christ. This statue is the most notable work inside Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Michelangelo was only 24 when he carved this complex work of art from a single slab of marble. He chose to show the Virgin as a youthful woman in repose, rather than the older, grieving Mary of most other works on the same subject. Unique among Michelangelo’s sculptures, this is signed as his own, allegedly to prevent viewers from confusing his work with that of a competing sculptor. Legend has it that Michelangelo broke into the church after finishing his work and hurriedly chiseled his name into the sculpture before anyone noticed he was there. Make La Pieta a centerpiece of your Vatican City vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Vatican City trip planner.
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tomoko422
August 18, 2017豪華絢爛な聖堂の中にあって、そこだけが静かで清らかな空間に見えました。 近づいて見れないのと、照明が薄暗いので、細かいところが分からなかったのが残念でした。 more »
Gorgeous, in a church, there is only quiet seemed pure space. Was seen approaching and the lighting is Dim, so I didn't see it is fine.View original -
Antonio Roberto W
August 18, 2017Muito preciosa. Maravilhosa e singular, esses são alguns predicativos desta obra que atravessa gerações e eternizou a obra do artista. Visita obrigatória! more »
Very precious. Beautiful and unique, these are some predicativos of this work that crosses generations and could epitomize the work of the artist. Visit required!View original -
Smandrade
August 17, 2017Obra prima de Michelangelo onde se pode apreciar toda a dor de Nossa Senhora com seu Filho nos braços. Emoção única estar diante desta obra prima. more »
Michelangelo masterpiece where all the pain of our Lady with Child in your arms. Emotion only be on this masterpiece.View original
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