Pietà

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The Pietà is a subject in Christian art featuring the Virgin Mary holding the lifeless body of Jesus in her arms, commonly depicted in sculpture. It serves as a specific representation of the Lamentation of Christ, a pivotal scene from the Passion of Christ found within cycles of the Life of Christ narrative. When surrounded by figures from the New Testament, this subject is specifically referred to as a Lamentation in English, although Pietà is often used interchangeably and is the standard term in Italian. This object forms part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory that aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. Scan the World operates as an open-source community effort; if you have items nearby that you believe could be of interest and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate in this initiative.