Episode 149 - The Divine Michelangelo Part IV - The Pietà
Rebuilding The Renaissance · Rocky Ruggiero
November 24, 202129m 5s
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Show Notes
The Pietà was Michelangelo's first "number one hit." At the ripe old age of 23, he produced one of the greatest statues of all time. The innocence, sensitivity, and technical virtuosity of this particular early work would never be achieved again in Michelangelo's entire 72-year career. This podcast explores the imagery, meaning and tradition of the "Pietà" subject in art and why Michelangelo's statue is the most famous interpretation of the subject.