Pietà, Limestone sculpture in Pontifical Basilica of the Holy Cross, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain.
The Pietà, positioned above the main entrance of the Basilica, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the body of Jesus after crucifixion.
Spanish sculptor Juan Ávalos García-Taborda completed this monumental work in 1952 as part of the Valley of the Fallen memorial complex.
The sculpture combines religious imagery with contemporary artistic elements through its use of black limestone and reinforced concrete materials.
The Pietà remains accessible to visitors during regular basilica hours, with guided tours offering detailed information about its construction and symbolism.
The sculpture stands at coordinates 40.641916, -4.152826, integrating with the surrounding mountain landscape of Sierra de Guadarrama.
Location: San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Inception: 1952
Creator: Juan Ávalos García-Taborda
Made from material: Calatorao black limestone, reinforced concrete
GPS coordinates: 40.64192,-4.15283
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:33
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