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The Church During the Italian Renaissance
Michelangelo's Pietà in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
Michelangelo's Pietà exemplifies the character of Renaissance art, combining the classical aesthetic of Greek art with religious imagery, in this case Mother Mary holding the body of Jesus after the crucifixion.
A photo of Michelangelo's Pieta, a statue depicting Mary holding the dead body of Jesus.
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