[Doc] ANALYSIS OF PIETA - 2022

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ANALYSIS OF PIETA
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ANALYSIS OF PIETA1
Michelangelo is considered to be one of the most famous Italian sculptor, painter and
even a poet who belonged from the High Renaissance period. Michelangelo has contributed
greatly to the field of art by giving people beautiful sculptures and paintings. This paper will
focus on one of his magnificent creations, Pieta.
The Pieta is a sculpture which was beautifully carved by Michelangelo and which
currently is situated in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City.
Image: Michelangelo, 1498-1499, St. Peter’s Basilica
Source: http://www.italianrenaissance.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelangelo-pieta-
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The sculpture is a visual treat to the eyes because of the intricate details he has
presented and especially the theme the sculpture depicts. The sculpture shows Virgin Mary