Blog # 3 The Pieta

For my senior trip ( in 2001) my school traveled to various places in Europe. Italy by far was the most beautiful, the Vatican in particular. I chose The Pieta to post on my blog site because this sculpture to this day is the only sculpted piece that has ever stirred genuine emotion in me. I swear it almost made me cry! ( And I, you can guarantee am not that kind of person). The Blessed Mother looks so sad, but resolute to the will of God for what has happened to her beloved Son. This piece truly captures a mothers love for her son. The facial details are incredibly accurate and beautiful in both Mary and Jesus. One thing I do have to note however,is the size of Jesus, He is a bit small. I don't know if that is intended or I am just imagining things.The Pieta was magnificent, it wasn't as big as I thought it would be but it was awesome!
I will also post other various pictures of what I thought were some of the highlights of my trip to the Vatican.