The Virgin with the Dead Christ (Pieta)

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This stunning lime wood sculpture showcases a classic pieta motif, where the Virgin Mary tenderly cradles the lifeless body of Jesus Christ, a scene commonly found in Christian art. As part of the larger narrative of the Passion of Christ, it falls within the broader category of Lamentation, which is typically depicted as a pivotal moment from the Life of Christ. When the Virgin and Christ are surrounded by other figures from the New Testament, the subject is technically known as a lamentation in English, though pietà is often used interchangeably, and is the preferred term in Italian.