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are you sure it is leonardo?
i am not familiar with a statue described as such by leonardo
but one statue i think you might be referring to [because of it's popularity]
is perhaps micelangelo's pieta
try this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piet%C3%A0_(Michelangelo)
Indeed it was called the pieta. You are correct. :)
What else can I help you with?
What was it called when Jesus went back to heaven?
It is called the Ascension of Jesus. After his resurrection, Jesus was taken up to heaven in the presence of his disciples.
Who were the first disciples Jesus called by the sea of galilee?
Peter and Andrew
What was the occupation of James and John when Jesus called them?
to be prophets and spread the word to all of the world
Was Philip the third disciple that Jesus called?
No. It was John the brother of James. (Matthew 10:2-4; Mark 3:16-19, and Luke 6:13-16)
Why was Elymas called bar-jesus?
Elymas was called bar-Jesus because "bar" means "son of" in Aramaic, indicating that he was the son of a man named Jesus. It was a way to distinguish him from Jesus of Nazareth and to identify his lineage.
When was the Pietà made?
Michelangelo's Pieta was made in 1499-1500. This sculpture shows Mary, holding her son Jesus after the Crucifixion.
What is a pieta?
A pieta is a picture or sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding the dead body of Jesus Christ on her lap or in her arms. Source: Oxford American Dictionary (quoted directly)
What is the theme of the pieta sculpture?
The theme of the Pietà sculpture is grief and mourning, as it depicts the Virgin Mary holding the body of Jesus after his crucifixion. It emphasizes the relationship between a mother and her son, as well as the sorrow of losing a loved one.
Where is the most famous example of Mary holding Jesus?
The "Pieta" is a statue portraying Mary holding the body of the dead Jesus.The Pietà (1498-1499) is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti, housed in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
What was one of michaleangelo sculpture's names?
Michelangelo did a great number of sculptures. Two of the more famous are "David", a young man with a sling over his shoulder, and "The Pieta", depicting Mary holding the dead Jesus.
What are paintings of Mary or saints called?
A painting of the Virgin Mary is frequently called a Madonna, especially if she is pictured holding the child Jesus.
What is the name for a standard subject in Christian art that of Mary the mother of Jesus holding her son after he was taken down from the cross?
The standard subject in Christian art depicting Mary holding her son Jesus after he has been taken down from the cross is called the "Pietà." This powerful image symbolizes Mary's mourning and compassion as she cradles the lifeless body of Christ, highlighting themes of grief and sacrifice. The most famous representation of the Pietà is Michelangelo's sculpture located in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
What is the famous sculpture of dying Jesus in the lap of is mother Mary?
Michelangelo's "Pieta'".
What is so special about the Pieta a marble sculpture of Jesus?
If you had seen it you would know that it is special.
What is an image of dead Jesus supported by Virgin Mary called?
Not a painting, but the sculpture 'Pietà' in St Peter's, Rome.
What is meaning of an ivory sculpture of Jesus Christ?
Only in the fact that it reminds one of Jesus Christ. The sculpture has no special powers of itself, only its influence on those who look at it. It reminds us that Christ does exist. We must be mindful that we do not bow down to the image of Christ.
What sculpture made Michelangelo famous?
Most probably The David by Micheal Angelo [I dont know how to spell his name]
