Pieta
To scale 28 x 28 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Completed when Michelangelo was only twenty-four, this masterpiece established his reputation as the greatest sculptor of the High Renaissance and remains the only work he ever signed. Commissioned for the French Cardinal Jean de Bilhères' funeral monument in St. Peter's Basilica, the sculpture sparked controversy for its departure from Byzantine traditions that portrayed Mary as an aged mother. Michelangelo defended his choice by arguing that Mary's purity preserved her youth, demonstrating the theological sophistication that would define his career. The work survived the 1972 hammer attack by Laszlo Toth and underwent extensive restoration, returning it to its original luminous perfection in the Sistine Chapel where it now resides behind protective glass.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 28 x 28 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 1490421
Shipping, Returns & Care
Shipping & Delivery
Free shipping in the continental U.S. on every order, every size.
Every piece is made to order and ships by the next business day (Monday–Friday). Most orders placed before 2 p.m. Eastern ship the same day. We email tracking the moment your piece ships.
Returns & The Love-It Guarantee
We want every Canvas Classic to find the right home. If your piece doesn't live up to the expectation we set, return it within 30 days for a full refund: no questions, no restocking fee, no shipping charges on us.
Pieces that arrive damaged in transit are replaced or refunded immediately. Email our team with a photo within 7 days of receipt.
Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every painting ships with a double-nail courtesy hook rated for every size, Estate included.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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