Michelangelo's Pietà (1498) is a marble masterpiece depicting the Virgin Mary holding Jesus with serenity. Its idealized beauty and symbolism of death and resurrection make it an icon of the Renaissance. Keep reading to discover more about its creation and legacy.

Get to know Michelangelo's David, a masterpiece of the Renaissance that depicts the biblical hero before facing Goliath, emphasizing his intelligence. Carved between 1501 and 1504, it symbolizes cunning and is an emblem of art and humanism.