The Vatican Pietà of Michelangelo. 46cm

Description

Decorative figure of high quality. Reproduction made in molded marble (marble powder with resin).

Finish to choose: white marble without patina, or aged marble with application of natural earth patinas.

This statue can be exposed to the weather (outdoors). Ideal for the decoration or as a gift.

The measure includes the base.

Base made in natural marble.

Height: 46 cm. Width: 37 cm. Depth: 18 cm.

Approx. weight: 20 kg.

The Pietà (1498–1499) is a world-famous work of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti, housed in St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City. It is the first of a number of works of the same theme by the artist. The statue was commissioned for the French Cardinal Jean de Bilhères, who was a representative in Rome. The sculpture, in Carrara marble, was made for the cardinal’s funeral monument, but was moved to its current location, the first chapel on the right as one enters the basilica, in the 18th century. It is the only piece Michelangelo ever signed.