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

Stunning 18th-century Italian polychromed terracotta lamentation sculpture from the Bologna circle of master Angelo Gabriello Piò, Bologna 1690-1770, originating from the first quarter of the 18th century, in good age-related condition, with minor restorations, a terracotta group with beautiful original polychrome and impressive anatomical detail of Christ's body. This 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 works of Renaissance old masters 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 placed in the tomb.

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

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