Pieta, Finest US Lost Wax Bronze Sculpture Statue by Michelangelo

Description

“The Piet (14981499) is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti, housed in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. It is the first of a number of works of the same theme by the artist. The statue was commissioned for the French cardinal Jean de Billheres, who was a representative in Rome. The sculpture, in Carrara marble, was made for the cardinal’s funeral monument, but was moved to its current location, the first chapel on the right as one enters the basilica, in the 18th century. It is the only piece Michelangelo ever signed (See History after completion). This famous work of art depicts the body of Jesus on the lap of his mother Mary after the Crucifixion. The theme is of Northern origin, popular by that time in France but not yet in Italy. Michelangelo’s interpretation of the Piet is unique to the precedents. It is an important work as it balances the Renaissance ideals of classical beauty with naturalism. The statue is one of the most highly finished works by Michelangelo.”-Wikipedia.

This American Handmade Bronze Sculpture, “Pieta” 16″H x 13″L, by Michelangelo is cast in the traditional Lost Wax Casting process. This insures a quality bronze sculpture that may be passed down from generation to generation. This statue is reproduced in the finest American bronze, cast in multi-color patina finishes with hand-applied highlights that create natural variations in texture and color and then hand-rubbed to bring out the awesome detail and highlights, making a unique and lasting sculpture that is an original work of art. This renders that no two statues are exactly alike. The statue is then mounted on a beautiful marble base with an etched brass plate. These photos do not do justice to the incredible detail of each sculpture which needs to be seen in person to be fully appreciated.