Renaissance+and+Reformation+Sculpture

= = =**Pieta**= This realistic sculpture made of marble was created by Michaelangelo in 1498-1499.It is a sculpture of Mary holding the dead body of Jesus Christ. It was the first large-scale work by the Renaissance artist. Even though it is carved out of marble, it is extremely lifelike. Michangelo. //Pieta//. 1498-99. Basilica of St. Peter || This sculpture, David, was created by Donatello. Donatello sculpted the first free-standing nude since the times of Ancient Greece and Rome. It symbolizes the Florentine Republic, in conflict with more powerful enemies, but still favored by God.David is also modeled after the Ancient Greek and Roman statues, which is a revival the classical past. Below David, his Biblical foe, Goliath, is lying at his feet with his severed head. Donatello. //David//. N.d. The Bargello, Florence, Italy, Beyond Books
 * =**David**=