Michelangelo, Pieta, c. 1498-1500, marble The Pietà is one of the most poignant and enduring subjects in Christian art. Depicting the Virgin Mary holding the lifeless body of Jesus after the Crucifixion, this image has moved generations of artists to capture its sorrow and grace. More than a religious icon, the Pietà speaks to universal… Read More the Pietà in art: images of grief and compassion