Michelangelo - Pietà - Marble Sculpture

A resin replica inspired by Michelangelo’s marble sculpture Pietà, housed in the St Peter’s Basilica in Rome. This exquisite resin ornament is a faithful reproduction of the Madonna della Pietà, crafted by the renowned Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564). The original masterpiece, made from a single block of pristine white Carrara marble, depicts the poignant scene of the Virgin Mary cradling the lifeless body of Christ following his crucifixion. Michelangelo embarked on this ambitious project at the tender age of 23, carving the Pietà for the funeral monument of French Cardinal Jean Bilhères de Lagraulas in St. Peter’s Basilica. The composition of the Pietà is innovative and masterful, with Michelangelo's skillful handling of the marble bringing out the delicate and intricate folds of the Virgin Mary’s garments. This attention to detail and the emotional depth of the piece garnered widespread acclaim, propelling Michelangelo to almost instantaneous fame. The