Pieta

While it doesn’t compare to the experience of seeing the art in person, I like to find inspiring works of art and put it on my computer desktop for contemplation (Michelangelo’s Pieta is there right now).

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Note: The Pieta is a famous marble sculpture by Michelangelo, that depicts mother and son: the Virgin Mary in seated position, cradling the crucified body of her son, Jesus.

Archive 2008-02-01 Judith "Jlo" Quinton 2008

Note: The Pieta is a famous marble sculpture by Michelangelo, that depicts mother and son: the Virgin Mary in seated position, cradling the crucified body of her son, Jesus.

Reverse Pieta *** Judith "Jlo" Quinton 2008

Then there is what is called the Pieta, or the mourning of the women over the dead body.

The Trial and Death of Jesus Christ A Devotional History of our Lord's Passion James Stalker 1887

In prison, works like the Pieta were his ambition, but when freedom came the

Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 06 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Artists Elbert Hubbard 1885

For charm of colouring and depth of expression, the Pieta is the most lovely of all the Frate's works; therefore Bugiardini who was mediocre, could not have outdone his great master.

Fra Bartolommeo Scott, Leader, 1837-1902 1881

I later painted a Frida style 'Pieta' of him - it was the only way I could deal with his death.

After Skip - "Ram On!" Terry Nelson 2006

Nice cover "Pieta" homage, and once again, there's a discrepancy between what Amon is wearing on the cover and on the inside...

Week 23: Black Adam and Grey Theology Douglas Wolk 2006

Nice cover "Pieta" homage, and once again, there's a discrepancy between what Amon is wearing on the cover and on the inside...

Archive 2006-10-01 Douglas Wolk 2006

I later painted a Frida style 'Pieta' of him - it was the only way I could deal with his death.

Archive 2006-12-10 Terry Nelson 2006