The Last Judgment (Michelangelo) - Wikipedia
WEBThe Last Judgment (Italian: Il Giudizio Universale) [1] is a fresco by the Italian Renaissance painter Michelangelo covering the whole altar wall of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. It is a depiction of the Second Coming of Christ and the final and eternal judgment by God of all humanity.
The 17 Most Famous Paintings at the Vatican - The Roman Guy
WEBDec 1, 2022 · Close to him are the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene, and Mary of Cleophas who raises her arms and eyes towards heaven in prayer. It’s an extremely pious moment with expressions of sadness on everyone’s faces.
Michelangelo's Pieta – All Things You Should Know - Rome, Italy
WEBThe Pietà (“The Pity” in English) is a masterpiece of the Renaissance epoch by Michelangelo Buonarotti, located in Saint Peter’s Basilica, Vatican. Moreover, it is the first work among other statues of the same theme. The sculpture was commissioned by the French Cardinal Jean de Bilheres.
Pietà (Michelangelo) - Wikipedia
WEBThe Madonna della Pietà (Italian: [maˈdɔnna della pjeˈta]; "Our Lady of Piety"; 1498–1499), otherwise known as Pietà, is a Carrara marble sculpture of Jesus and Mary at Mount Golgotha representing the "Sixth Sorrow" of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Michelangelo Buonarroti, now located in Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
Virgin Mary Paintings - 10 Most Famous - Artst
WEBThe picture was removed from Sant’Anna dei Palafrenieri, the Vatican’s parish church, after a brief display, likely because of the controversy surrounding its unconventional depiction of the Virgin Mary. Later, it found its way into the hands of Cardinal Scipione Borghese, who had it framed and hung in his palazzo (Galleria Borghese).
Raffaello Sanzio, Crowning of the Virgin - Musei Vaticani
WEBThe Crowning of the Virgin was painted for the altar of the Oddi Chapel in the church of S. Francesco al Prato in Perugia. In 1797 it was confiscat...
The Top 10 Paintings To See at the Vatican Pinacoteca
WEBDec 2, 2022 · The upper portion of the painting depicts the Virgin Mary and Jesus, who is crowning her as the blessed mother. There are angels surrounding them and some are even playing musical instruments. The play on color is similar to the Transfiguration , where the darker colors are below.
23 Most Famous Artworks at the Vatican - The Roman Guy
WEBDec 1, 2022 · The upper portion of the painting depicts the Virgin Mary and Jesus, who is crowning her as the blessed mother. There are angels surrounding them and some are even playing musical instruments. The play on color is similar to the Transfiguration , where the darker colors are below.
St. Peter's - Presentation Chapel - St Peter's Basilica
WEBThe mosaic altarpiece is the Presentation of the Virgin Mary in the Temple by her parents. Below the altar is the body of St. Pius X (1904-1914), the last pope to be canonized.
Black Madonna of Częstochowa - Wikipedia
WEB'Miraculous Image of the Immaculate Conception, the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Crystal Mountain'), also known as Our Lady of Częstochowa (Polish: Matka Boska Częstochowska) is a venerated icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary housed at the Jasna Góra Monastery in Częstochowa, Poland.