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This famous work of art depicts the body of Jesus on the lap of his mother Mary after the Crucifixion.
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It was commissioned by the French Cardinal in Rome to decorate his tomb. But when it was finished it was considered a master piece and moved to The Chapel of the Pieta in the Vatican. I'm sorry but I can't remember the Cardinal's name.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe Medici family. It stood in front of their place in Florence, Italy. Today it is still there but that is a reproduction. The real one is in a museum in Florence. The smog and elements were causing damage to the marble so they had to move inside in controlled conditions.
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∙ 12y agoLorenzo de' Medici
Lorenzo de' Medici
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∙ 11y agopope julius II
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∙ 10y agoPope Paul lll
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∙ 13y agoLorenzo de' Medici
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What is michelangelos most famous artwork?
His most famous paintings are the Genesis scenes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel (in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican). He also did the altar fresco "The Last Judgment". He is also known for two very famous sculptures : The Pieta and the Statue of David. (The former is in St. Peter's Basilica, while David is in Florence's Galleria dell'Accademia.)
What was one of Michelangelo's major works?
Michelangelo is best known for painting the Sistine Chapel; however, some of his other famous works include the statue of David, and the Pieta, a marble statue of Mary holding the body of her son Jesus on her lap. Michelangelo was also the architect of the Laurentian Library and the later stages of St. Peter's Basilica, in Rome.The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the statue of David
When was the statue of David sculpted?
The statue of David was sculpted in 1501-1504.
What materials were used for the Statue of David?
the statue of david is carved from carrara marble
What makes michelangelos david stand out from all the other deceptions of the same character?
He is poised before a burst of movement.
What is Michaelangelo's mighty statue?
Michelangelo's mighty statue was David, a 16ft and 10 inch marble statue (including base) of David before his battle with the giant goliath.
Which of michelangelos is a metaphor for courage determination and strength?
david
What is michelangelos most famous artwork?
His most famous paintings are the Genesis scenes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel (in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican). He also did the altar fresco "The Last Judgment". He is also known for two very famous sculptures : The Pieta and the Statue of David. (The former is in St. Peter's Basilica, while David is in Florence's Galleria dell'Accademia.)
Who did Donatello sculpt the bronze statue of David for?
Cosimo de Medici', a member of the most famous patron family of Florence Italy.
What was one of Michelangelo's major works?
Michelangelo is best known for painting the Sistine Chapel; however, some of his other famous works include the statue of David, and the Pieta, a marble statue of Mary holding the body of her son Jesus on her lap. Michelangelo was also the architect of the Laurentian Library and the later stages of St. Peter's Basilica, in Rome.The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the statue of David
When was the statue of David sculpted?
The statue of David was sculpted in 1501-1504.
How Michelangelos David reflects the influence of Classical Greek and Roman sculpture?
it depicts the figure in a natural, contrapposto pose
What is David the patron saint of?
St. David of Wales is the patron saint of Wales and doves.
Why is Saint David the patron saint of England?
Saint David is not a patron saint of England. He is the patron saint of Wales.
What materials were used for the Statue of David?
the statue of david is carved from carrara marble
What makes michelangelos david stand out from all the other deceptions of the same character?
He is poised before a burst of movement.
What year did Michelangelo make his statue of King David?
The Statue of David was finished in 1503.
