History Buffs Should Pass This Renaissance Quiz

Who is being depicted in Michelangelo’s Pieta sculpture?

Retry Correct Incorrect A Pieta is a specific type of religious art, typically depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the lifeless body of Jesus Christ. Notable examples include Michelangelo’s Pieta in St. Peter’s Basilica, capturing profound sorrow and compassion in sculpted form.

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Who is being depicted in Michelangelo’s Pieta sculpture?

• Adam and Eve
• Samson and Delilah
• Joseph and Mary
• Virgin Mary and Jesus