The Statue of the Virgin Mary (Pietà in the Vatican)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:sculpture
gptkbp:artistic_technique high relief
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Catholicism
Pietà theme
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:Cardinal_Jean_de_Bilhères
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Michelangelo
gptkbp:cultural_impact icon of Western art
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:Christian_art
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:Jesus_Christ
gptkb:Virgin_Mary
gptkbp:dimensions 174 cm × 195 cm
gptkbp:exhibition gptkb:Vatican_Museums
gptkbp:famous_for its emotional impact
gptkbp:featured_in art history courses
gptkbp:has_been subject of many studies
gptkbp:height 1.74 m
gptkbp:historical_context Renaissance period
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Statue of the Virgin Mary (Pietà in the Vatican)
gptkbp:influence inspired many artists
gptkbp:influenced modern sculpture
gptkbp:inscription Michelangelo Buonarroti, Florentine, made this.
gptkbp:inspired literature and poetry
numerous replicas
gptkbp:is_displayed_in gptkb:St._Peter's_Basilica
gptkbp:is_located_in gptkb:Vatican_City
gptkbp:location gptkb:St._Peter's_Basilica
gptkbp:material gptkb:marble
gptkbp:notable_feature Mary's serene expression
Jesus' lifelike portrayal
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Vatican_Museums_collection
gptkb:Christian_iconography
gptkbp:preserved_by gptkb:Vatican_City
gptkbp:recognized_by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site
gptkbp:represents the Virgin Mary's grief
gptkbp:restoration 20th century restoration
gptkbp:significance symbol of compassion
gptkbp:style gptkb:Renaissance
gptkbp:symbolizes sorrow and loss
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:unveiled_on 1500
gptkbp:view millions of visitors annually
gptkbp:weight approximately 3 tons
gptkbp:year_created 1499
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Michelangelo
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4