Michelangelo's Pieta meaning and analysis (the sculpture that made him famous) | St Peter's, Rome
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- Michelangelo's Pieta meaning and analysis (the sculpture that made him famous) | St Peter's, Rome
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The Pietà was made somewhere between 1498 and 1500 - the dates vary a bit on the internet. It was made by Michelangelo and it was commissioned for the Cardinal Jean de Bilhères, who was a French representative in Rome - he'd have been a bit like a diplomat. It’s said that the Pieta was the sculpture that made Michelangelo’s name - he completed it before the David and before the Sistine Chapel. It's made out of Carrara marble and was made as the cardinal's funeral monument.
The scene of the Pieta shows the Virgin Mary holding the dead body of Christ after his crucifixion but before he was placed in the tomb. It is one of the key events from the life of the Virgin, known as the Seven Sorrows of Mary, which were the subject of Catholic devotional prayers. It was a theme which was pretty well known, but it was only really shown in the Northern Renaissance tradition and was unprecedented in Italian sculpture. Michelangelo's interpretation of the Pietà was really different from those made by earlier artists, because he sculpted Mary as a young, beautiful woman rather than how she was traditionally shown, as a woman of around 50 years old.
According to Giorgio Vasari, shortly after his Pietà was installed, Michelangelo overheard someone say that it was the work of another sculptor, Cristoforo Solari - and after hearing that, Michelangelo signed the sculpture, writing: "Michelangelo Buonarroti, Florentine, was making this" on the sash running across Mary's chest. The signature echoes how the ancient Greek sculptors signed their work and it was the only work he ever signed. Vasari also writes that Michelangelo later regretted his outburst of pride and swore never to sign another of his works.
Since it was created, the Pietà has seen quite a lot of damage. Four fingers on Mary's left hand were broken during a move and they were restored in 1736 by Giuseppe Lirioni. But scholars are divided about whether the restorer maybe took liberties to make her gesture more expressive than it had been originally.
And the most substantial damage happened in the 1970s - on 21 May 1972, a mentally disturbed Hungarian-born Australian called Laszlo Toth, walked into the chapel and attacked the sculpture with a geologist's hammer. He shouted "I am Jesus Christ; I have risen from the dead!" And with fifteen blows he broke Mary's arm at the elbow, knocked off a chunk of her nose, and chipped one of her eyelids. Bob Cassilly, an American sculptor and artist was one of the first people to remove Toth from the Pietà. He said "I leaped up and grabbed the guy by the beard. We both fell into the crowd of screaming Italians. It was something of a scene."
People who were watching took pieces of marble that flew off as souvenirs and later some pieces were returned - but many weren't and Mary's nose was lost, which meant it had to be reconstructed from a block cut out of her back. After the attack, the work was painstakingly restored and returned to its place in St. Peter's and it's now protected by a bulletproof acrylic glass panel.
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9:15 Very Impressive stone works... and a hint why Pieta is triangular in shape, they are carved out of solid stone, and the shape gives it stability and strength. So cloth - like, seemingly effortless, it is easy to forget just how hard the marble stone is, making Michelangelo's work even more impressive.
Knowing his work is dedicated to God was a powerful motivator, he wouldn't want to do a bad job on art made for Christ !
Interesting video about the one of the most breathtaking sculptures ever created, by one of the greatest divinely inspired artists ever created. Great narration!
This is the first I have heard about another pieta by Michelangelo. Thank you!
Simply stunning. By far my favorite work of his. It almost feels as if any analysis or examination does it a disservice. It seems like a kind of vulgarity, its beauty remaining elusive. The only proper response here is quiet contemplation and awe.
I can't believe I've taken so many Art History classes talking about this sculpture and this is the first time I hear about Lazlo Toth. I feel like that's a pretty big deal considering it had to go through restoration.
Art History Girl That Was Beautiful Of Your Video About Michelangelo's Pieta
Great video! Thanks
The figurine is amazing. I kind of prefer the figurine to the actual Pieta
Thank you! Yes, it is quite nice
The video so amazing, thank you very much!!!
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Thanks for making this super interesting, very well structured and informative video :)
I really appreciate you sharing this fascinating information with us. It’s the first time I heard of it. Thank you!
Once again, this is another astute presentation with interesting revelations for me!
Thanks great video. I remember the attack on the Pieta. So good that you included all that info in your lecture. Throughly enjoyable.
thank you for this video! I never knew the Pieta was damaged! that was so shocking
No problem, glad you enjoyed it 😀
Thank you for a great explanation!
Thank you I'm am Catholic and I really enjoyed and learned from you vidio
Michelangelo and I share a favourite author and book: Dante's Commedia- Thank you for this new information that means surprisingly much to me!
Really enjoyed this 💐💜 thank you
"If I am not in Rome, Italy, or water by waters, I am in Room 318, New Cumberland, PA for 9'r." ~ St. Claudia
another great episode. thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it
this is so interesting! thank you, I have to present some art works for my art history class and I think this is my favourite! great explanation :D
So Mary's nose was never found? I think that could be the beginnings of a supernatural thriller, with Mary's nose possesing unspeakable powers, and dangerous in the wrong hands! Great video!
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very helpful for my class on Art Appreciation. thanks for this
I've always wondered about Mary's left hand. It doesn't seem to quite fit the rest of the Pieta.
Great video! Ty
Interesting 👍🏼
The Pieta depicts the slain Adonis and Venus. Adonis is a Sun God who is annually slain by a black boar aka Mars. The five wounds are found in Revelation 9.5, as the five months that can harm man. The leader is Scorpio (ruled by Mars) the remaining four months are Sagittarius thru Pisces.
Actually Adonis does not die during this period, for he is "only sleeping."
The Pieta depicts the slain Adonis and Venus. Adonis is a Sun God who is annually slain by a black boar aka Mars. The five wounds are found in Revelation 9.5, as the five months that can harm man. The leader is Scorpio (ruled by Mars) the remaining four months are Sagittarius thru Pisces. Iron (like in bed, sword or nail) is a symbol of Mars the red one.
how much did he get for the figurine?
Art appreciation brought me here 🎨😂
Fabulous channel
Incredible research
Wonderful illustrations
Thank you! I'm glad you've enjoyed it so far. Have you got any recommendations for what I should make next?
Se agradecen los subtítulos bien video!
Nice information
Streangely, I remember the 1972 damage even though I would only have been 7. Maybe because i am Australian it might have been VERY prominent in the newspapers
That's really interesting! Yes, I would have been a huge deal I imagine
Happy Birthday Georgina! Sorry I forgot to wish you a happy birthday on your RUclips channel. Our lives would be much less enlightened without your entertaining lessons!
Thanks very much, that's very kind x
6:29 - On The 21st Of May In 1972 A Mentally Disturbed Hungarian Born Australian Called Laszlo Toth Walked Into The Chapel And Attacked The Sculpture With A Geologist's Hammer
6:50 And With 15 Blows He Broke Mary's Arm At The Elbow And Knocked Off The Chunk Of Her Nose And He Also Chipped One Of Her Eyelids
Come back Georgina! Stop disappearing! We need more videos, and Twitter posts.
Sorry it's just been such a busy couple of weeks! I'll be back with another video on Mon 19th Oct and I'll do 2 a week until xmas from then on. Hold me to it!
Interesting
Just think .that thousands of years from now all the great paintings by rembrant da vinci and all the old masters will have turned to dust. But this wonder will still be here
this video is really great!! :DD
"pretty sexist,! but thats what they thought" I SNORTED
Hahaha 🤣
Christ told Thomas to place his hand in his wound, it wasn't Thomas' idea as you stated.
Judging people who lived centuries ago by today’s moral standards is ridiculous when you think about it.
Never JUDGE ANY HUMAN BEING , we are all SINNERS and BELOVED children OF GOD.
ALMIGHTY GOD . Be your BROTHERS KEEPER.
Stopped watching after the “sexist” comment. More SJW garbage spoiling what could’ve been a good video.
you sound like the snowflake to be honest