Michelangelo’s Madonna della Pieta was represented at the Studio by special arrangement with the showing of a limited authorized edition bronze casting. The bust of the Virgin Mary from this masterpiece has been cast from a master made from the Vatican's mould of the original. This mould was created under the supervision of the Vatican's own artisans. Michelangelo created many of his works for the Vatican, including the breathtaking frescos in the Sistine Chapel and the incredibly beautiful Pieta. Of all his sculptures, the Pieta was the only one he ever signed - he considered it to be the consummate expression of both his personal talent and the divine inspiration that he believed to be the guiding hand behind his work. In the Pieta all of Michelangelo's attention was focused on evoking the ideal of spiritual beauty so important in the time of the Italian Renaissance. One of the greatest sculptures ever created, it stands as an icon for the Christian faith, bringing inspiration to the millions who visit St. Peter's Basilica every year, and the fifteen inch tall, 35 kilogram casting, is faithful to the original in every detail and subtlety. No longer available for sale..