The Statue of the Virgin Mary

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:statues
gptkbp:artistic_technique gptkb:sculpture
Carving
Polishing
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Catholicism
Renaissance art
religious ceremonies
Michelangelo's works
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:Cardinal_Jean_de_Bilhères
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Michelangelo
various artists
gptkbp:cultural_impact Icon of Western art
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkb:tourist_attraction
Religious icon
Symbol of faith
Artistic masterpiece
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:Virgin_Mary
gptkbp:exhibition gptkb:Permanent_Collection
gptkbp:exhibition_history Displayed in various museums
gptkbp:height 1.74 meters
gptkbp:historical_context Late 15th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Statue of the Virgin Mary
gptkbp:influence Art history
gptkbp:influenced Religious art
Subsequent artists
Modern sculptures
Public perception of Mary
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:storytelling
gptkb:devotion
gptkbp:is_located_in gptkb:Museum_of_Modern_Art
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in gptkb:church
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Christian_art
gptkbp:is_visible_from public spaces
gptkbp:located_in various locations worldwide
gptkbp:made_of various materials
gptkbp:material gptkb:marble
gptkbp:notable_exhibitions Exhibited in Louvre Museum
Exhibited in Vatican Museums
Exhibited in international exhibitions
Exhibited in retrospectives of Michelangelo.
Exhibited in various art fairs
gptkbp:notable_features Contrapposto stance
Detailed drapery
Realistic facial expressions
gptkbp:portrayed_in Mary holding Jesus
gptkbp:reprints Numerous copies exist
gptkbp:resting_place gptkb:St._Peter's_Basilica
gptkbp:restoration Restored in 2000
gptkbp:significance Symbol of maternal love
gptkbp:style gptkb:Renaissance
gptkbp:subject_matter gptkb:Pietà
gptkbp:symbolizes Catholic faith
gptkbp:visitors Millions annually
gptkbp:weight approximately 600 kg
gptkbp:year_created 1498-1499
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Michelangelo
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4