Since its creation in 1499, Michelangelo’s Pietà has inspired emotion, faith, and imitation through its elegant depiction of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ. Yet few know the secrets that are still ...

Getty Images Fashion label Pieta is named after Michelangelo's sculpture of Mary holding Jesus after his crucifixion "We believe in rehabilitation efforts of prisoners, including through prison ...

In the image — now known as the Philippines’ “Pieta” photograph, a nod to the Michelangelo sculpture of the Virgin Mary cradling Jesus’ body — Olayres’ grief is quietly etched on her ...

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Hagrid (r) recreates the pose of Michelangelo's Pietà (l) – the body of Jesus in the arms of his mother Mary after the Crucifixion Yes, you read that right. Vanessa notes the parallels between ...

His daily conversation with the Virgin Mary has begun. Dragicevic was one of six poor shepherd children who first reported visions of the Virgin Mary in 1981. She identified herself to the four ...

The drawing now for sale foreshadows Michelangelo’s most famous works — Pieta, David and the frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome. The drawing has now returned to Florence ...

With powerful realism, Michelangelo made it clear to the faithful -- Jesus is dead. The theological point of this work -- He gave his life for our salvation. Mary's crumpled robe accentuates ...

Attributions rely on research, and retain uncertainty. More recently, William and Mary professor Mike Chappel introduced Michelangelo into the conversation. After cataloging the Old Master’s ...

His mother Mary Ann's temperament became increasingly volatile, reportedly driving away other family members and making home ...

The FT’s art critic’s guide to navigating a world-class permanent collection spanning the 14th to 19th centuries ...

You no longer need a plane ticket to Italy to see Michelangelo’s masterpiece at the Sistine Chapel. You can get even closer to it in Brooklyn. At Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition ...