Sculpture depicting Mary Magdalene holding the body of Christ after the crucifixion - 18th century

Stunning 18th-century Italian polychromed terracotta Pietà from the Bologna circle, attributed to master Angelo Gabriello Piò, Bologna 1690-1770, originating from the first quarter of the 18th century. In good age-related condition, with minor restorations, this terracotta group features beautiful original polychrome and impressive anatomy of Christ's body. The antique terracotta Pietà stands on a shaped base made of green and gilded poplar wood.

The Pietà by Michelangelo Buonarroti is one of the most famous Renaissance masterpieces and undoubtedly inspired this sculpture, which depicts Mary Magdalene holding the dead body of Christ after his crucifixion, death, and removal from the cross, before being laid in the tomb.

This Baroque antique sculpture comes from a private collection in Milan. It has been restored near symbols of passion: cracks have been re-glued and reinforced from below, see enlarged photos. Two fingers of Christ’s left hand have been replaced.

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