Pietà.
Term (Italian: ‘pity’) applied to a painting or sculpture showing the Virgin Mary supporting the body of the dead Christ on her lap. Other figures, such as St John the Evangelist or Mary Magdalene, may also be included. The theme originated in Germany in the 13th century and was more popular in northern Europe than in Italy. However, the most celebrated of all Pietàs is that by ... ...
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