Easter Pieta

This picture was taken back in 2007 when Paul & I were in Florence. While touring the Duomo Museum, I was particularly drawn to this unfinished sculpture by Michelangelo called Pieta. Originally intended for Michelangelo's own tomb, he attempted to destroy the sculpture after detecting impurities in the marble - making it difficult to work with. Pieta means "pity" in Italian and depicts four figures: Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene, & the Virgin Mary taking down the body of Jesus from the cross. It's said that the figure representing Nicodemus is actually a self portrait of Michelangelo. The obvious aspects of unfinished sculpting (& the only one I can point out) is clearly seen in the one-legged Jesus. Michelangelo carved this between 1548-1555 when he was in his 70's. That's a ton of work to just give up on! It's a "pity" his Pieta was never completed as he intended ;)

Wishing everyone this Easter season a renewed spirit,
with Hope that shines,
Joy that celebrates,
and Peace that lasts!