Yet few know the secrets that are still being uncovered about this centuries-old statue. 1. A French cardinal commissioned the Pietà for his tomb. French cardinal Jean de Billheres, who served the ...

While now displayed as a sacred object for prayer in a chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary at St. Peter’s Basilica, this placement contrasts with Michelangelo’s initial vision of the sculpture as a ...

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 1954 it was transferred to the collections of the Aleš South Bohemian Gallery in Hluboká nad Vltavou. The statue is made of lime wood, excavated at the back, with preserved original polychrome.

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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 ...

Embrace culture in your home with this made to measure Michaelangelo's Pieta Sculpture wallpaper. Have you always dreamed of visiting Rome and seeing all the beautiful artwork? Then choose this custom ...