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Examine Details of Michelangelo's Pietà of 1499, Portraying the Virgin Mary Holding Jesus Christ After the Crucifixion

Examine Details of Michelangelo's Pietà of 1499, Portraying the Virgin Mary Holding Jesus Christ After the Crucifixion

Learn about Michelangelo's Pietà of 1499, portraying the Virgin Mary holding Jesus Christ after the Crucifixion, by examining the sculpture in detail.
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