Pieta at The Grand Curtius Liege, Belgium

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The depiction of The Pieta was a fashionable theme towards the end of the Middle Ages in the 'doleful' era. The work, inspired by similar pieces from Brabant, known for its dramatic intensity in formation, stood out. The disproportionate body is a response to a moral perspective, seen in much European Gothic art of the times. The size of the woman compared to the smaller male indicates that the subject depicts Mary and Jesus. Brabant was a former duchy in western Europe, with Brussels as its capital. It's now divided into two provinces: North Brabant in the Netherlands, with 's-Hertogenbosch as its capital; and Brabant in Belgium, still led by Brussels. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, which creates a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access free. Scan the World is an open source, community-driven effort. If you have interesting items around you and want to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help. Scanned using photogrammetry and processed with Agisoft PhotoScan.