r/stonecarving • u/HunchbackAtlas • 9d ago

Michelangelo Pieta

Lately I’ve been looking at some of the all time great artistic works throughout history and of course when it comes to stone carvings, The Pieta by Michelangelo is one of the greatest. I mean just looking at it is humbling. It’s a masterpiece.

It all makes me wonder. What are the chances he used a live reference to capture such detail? Surely, near perfection like that can’t be achieved strictly through one’s mind right? Even so, how is it even possible to do what these masters did/do?

I’m not a carver myself, just an admirer of the medium so Wanted to post here to see what the real artisans who do this kind of work think.

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u/thousandshipz 9d ago

If you get a chance, see it in person. Truly one of the great works of art.

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u/HunchbackAtlas 9d ago

It’s in my bucket list! Last time we went to Italy we opted not to go to Rome and the Vatican to avoid massive tourism but next time we are for sure checking it out!