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21 October, 2007

(78) Renaissance Masterpiece

sculpture
One of the earliest sculptures by the great Renaissance artist, poet, engineer and architect. Name the sculpture and the artist. Where is it located?

ANSWER: The Pietà (1498–1499) by Michelangelo, marble sculpture in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City

4 answers:

Anonymous said...

Michelangelo's Pietà in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City

Pam Hoffman said...

Sounds about right...

"La Pieta" I would have said.

Pam Hoffman
http://seminarlist.blogspot.com

exQUIZZme ! said...

You're both right. kendalswife, 1 point for you as you answered the question first.

You people amaze me how much you know...

Pam Hoffman said...

After enough years, you get around a bit. ;)

And I feel so ignorant all the time - I only got the name of the sculpture, kendalswife knew it all!

Pam Hoffman
http://seminarlist.blogspot.com