Many artists have done this subject matter. The one you might be thinking of is by Michelangelo, circa 1499.
An anonymous German medieval artist.
Michelangelo
Michelangelo
Across the chest of the Virgin
The 'Pieta' is a statue carved from marble.
Michelangelo
An anonymous German medieval artist.
Michelangelo
Michelangelo
Michelangelo
Michelangelo
Across the chest of the Virgin
Michelangelo
Michelangelo
It is called the Pieta and was one of Michaelangelo's greatest sculptures.
Michelangelo completed the Pieta in 1499.
One of the greatest artists of the period wasMichelangelo. He painted the Sistine Chapel located in the Vatican as well as carved David and the Pieta. Also in this time was da Vinci who not only was an artist, but inventor.