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Vatican City. Basilica of St. Peter. "La Pieta" by Michelangelo
A "pieta" is a Christian art painting or sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding and grieving over the dead body of Jesus. The word "pieta" means "pity". Many paintings and sculptures of "pieta" have been done. Michelangelo carved his sculpture of "La Pieta" out of marble.
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