“ Pieta” by Michelangelo

Introduction

Pieta, which depicts the Virgin Mary holding the body of his son Jesus Christ after his death, was set up in various forms by various artists and sculptors. Of all the great paintings and sculptures at the Pieta, however, one of Michelangelo's different from all others.

To sculpture the Pieta, Michelangelo was relatively unknown in the world as an artist. It was only in his early twenties, when he was commissioned in 1498 to make a life-size sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding her son in her arms. This will be the first of four that he would create and the only one he completely finished. It was supposed to be opened in St. Peter's Basilica for the anniversary of 1500.

Less than two years Michelangelo carved from a single slab of marble, one of the most magnificent sculptures ever created. His interpretation of the Pieta was much different than those previously created by other artists. Michelangelo decided to create a young, serene and celestial Virgin Mary, but not broken-hearted and somewhat older woman.

When it was unveiled to be proud of Michelangelo stood and watched as people admired the beautiful Pieta. However, what was the pride quickly turned to anger when he heard a group of people, attributing the work of other artists of his time. This angered Michelangelo add one thing to his sculpture. Going down shutters on the Virgin Mary, Michelangelo carved his name. Later, he regretted that his emotions got the best of him and vowed never to sign another one of his works again.

Discussion and Analysis

This is one of the earliest works of Michelangelo, and although it lacks the bold strokes of the heroic and well-balanced proportions that characterize his later achievements as a sculptor, he shows how the prophecy, these great powers, who won the ...