Pietà, Marble sculpture in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
The Pietà depicts Mary holding the body of Jesus after crucifixion, carved from a single block of marble measuring 174 centimeters in height and 195 centimeters in width.
Created between 1498 and 1499 by Michelangelo Buonarroti at age 24, the sculpture was commissioned by French cardinal Jean Bilhères de Lagraulas for his funeral chapel.
The sculpture represents a defining moment in Renaissance art, introducing new interpretations of religious subjects through Mary's youthful appearance and the balanced composition.
Visitors can view the Pietà behind protective glass in the first chapel on the right upon entering St. Peter's Basilica.
In 1972, the sculpture underwent extensive restoration after damage from a hammer attack, leading to the installation of bulletproof glass barriers.
Inception: 1499
Creator: Michelangelo
Height: 174 cm
Width: 195 cm
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 41.90230,12.45458
Latest update: August 10, 2025 19:47
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