or altering the original to restore it. The Vatican heard three arguments on this matter. The first declared that the Pietà's damage was now a part of its meaning, speaking to the violence of our ...

Michaelangelo completed the original Pieta in 1499, and it is considered one of the famed sculptor’s masterpieces. Work on the church’s revitalization is expected to finish by fall 2025.

In this lecture, Dr. Andrei Antokhin will explore how an object’s interpretation in its current context can differ from its original intent ... with Michelangelo’s initial vision of the sculpture as a ...

The Sforza Castle complex, photo Inexhibit A harsh discussion has arisen over time between who would have wanted to retain the original location of the sculpture, in a room designed by BBPR architects ...