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Sunday, April 1, 2012

Mary Mourning Jesus

THE PIETA

Pieta
William-Adalphe Bouguereau
1876 


anonymous, circa 1500 (?)



Michelangelo


The Pieta is a subject in Christian art depicting
The Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus,
most often found in sculpture.
(Wikipedia)



                                                                                  
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  1. A Wild ThingApril 1, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Such sorrow filled visions, yet so beaautiful...love this new blog, fascinating this subject DEATH.

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