Michelangelo sculpture

La Pieta by Michaelangelo at age 24 his first sculpture is in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy of Mary holding the lifeless body of her son; Jesus,as he was brought down from the cross. One arm holds him tight, while in the same motion the other hand extendeding, offering him to the world. Nothing to comfort her.

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The Pietà evokes the suffering of mothers ‘who hold their children not knowing if their children will survive.’

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William E. Wallace excavates a lesser-known but crucial final chapter of the artist’s approximately 75-year career.

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Michelangelo also made the blood flow in the marble... "David" 1501-1504 (detail) Florence Accademia Library

This is Michelangelo's most famous work, the statue of David. This piece of art recognized Michelangelo as one of the greatest sculptors of all time. This sculpture not only highlights Michelangelo's creative and imaginative side, but also his skill and strength in these areas. This represents the biblical hero David right after he decided he was going to fight Goliath, but before the actual fight. The sculpture stands 17 feet tall, is made out of marble, and dates back to 1504.

This is the ultimate guide to 20+ famous sculptures by Michelangelo. Michelangelo is a renowned sculptor who's considered to be one of the greatest artists in history. He's famous for his ability to create lifelike and dynamic sculptures that take your breath away. In this guide, I'll take you on a tour of Michelangelo's most famous sculptures and explore the stories and techniques behind them. Most of them can be found in Rome and Florence. Read on for where to see Michelangelo's…

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David (1504) Still in his twenties, he carved his most iconic work - the young shepherd confronting Goliath. Famous for its astonishing realism, it was...