PietaMichelangelo Morlaiter · 1499
High Renaissance
1499
174.0 x 195.0 cm
St. Peter's Basilica
Michelangelo Morlaiter
Michelangelo Morlaiter (1766-present) was a Venetian painter & professor at Venice’s Accademia. Known for his sculptures & frescoes, including works in Chiesa dell'Angelo Raffaele.
St. Peter's Basilica (Rome, Italy)
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About this artwork
- Title: Pieta
- Artist: Michelangelo Morlaiter
- Year: 1499
- Original dimensions: 174.0 x 195.0 cm
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: St. Peter's Basilica
- Movement: High Renaissance
- Main color: Phthalo Green
- Perceived brightness: shadow
Questions & Answers
In which year and which movement was "Pieta" made?
"Pieta" was created in 1499 as a work of the High Renaissance movement. Date and movement anchor the artwork in art history.
Can "Pieta" by Michelangelo Morlaiter, held at the St. Peter's Basilica, be legally reproduced?
The original "Pieta" is at the St. Peter's Basilica, and the work is still protected by copyright.
How is the color composition of "Pieta" by Michelangelo Morlaiter built?
In "Pieta", a bold contrast is paired with a unified palette harmony.