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Pietà
Pietà. Term (Italian: ‘pity’) applied to a painting or sculpture showing the Virgin Mary supporting the body of the dead Christ on her lap. Other figures, such as St John the Evangelist or Mary Magdalene, may also be included. The theme originated in Germany in the 13th century and was more popular in northern Europe than in Italy. However, the most celebrated of all Pietàs is that by Michelangelo in St Peter's, Rome; and one of the most sublime is by Titian (Accademia, Venice), said to have been painted for his own tomb. The subject is not always clearly distinguished from the scene known as the Lamentation. However, whereas the Lamentation represents a specific moment from Christ's Passion, between the Descent from the Cross and the Entombment, the Pietà is a timeless image, divorced from narrative content.
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IAN CHILVERS. "Pietà." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "Pietà." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-Piet.html IAN CHILVERS. "Pietà." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-Piet.html |
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Pietà
Pietà (It.: ‘pity’). Term applied to a painting or sculpture showing the Virgin Mary supporting the body of the dead Christ on her lap. Other figures, such as St John the Evangelist or Mary Magdalene, may also be included. The theme originated in Germany in the 13th century and was more popular in northern Europe than in Italy. However, the most celebrated of all Pietàs is that by Michelangelo in St Peter's, Rome, and one of the most sublime is by Titian (Accademia, Venice), said to have been painted for his own tomb. The subject is not always clearly distinguished from the scene known as the Lamentation. However, whereas the Lamentation represents a specific moment from Christ's Passion, between the Descent from the Cross and the Entombment, the Pietà is a timeless devotional image.
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IAN CHILVERS. "Pietà." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "Pietà." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-Piet.html IAN CHILVERS. "Pietà." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-Piet.html |
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pietà
pietà a picture or sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding the dead body of Christ on her lap or in her arms. The word is Italian, and comes from Latin pietas ‘dutifulness’.
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "pietà." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "pietà." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-piet.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "pietà." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-piet.html |
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Pietà
Pietà (Ital., ‘pity’). Representation (often in sculpture) of the Blessed Virgin Mary lamenting over the dead and recently deposed body of Christ, after the crucifixion.
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JOHN BOWKER. "Pietà." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN BOWKER. "Pietà." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Piet.html JOHN BOWKER. "Pietà." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Piet.html |
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pietà
pietà representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of the dead Christ. XVII. — It.:- L. pietās, -tāt- PIETY.
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T. F. HOAD. "pietà." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "pietà." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-piet.html T. F. HOAD. "pietà." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-piet.html |
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Pietà
Pietà. A representation of the BVM lamenting over the dead body of Christ, which she holds on her knees.
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E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Pietà." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Pietà." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-Piet.html E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Pietà." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-Piet.html |
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pietà
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"pietà." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "pietà." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-piet.html "pietà." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-piet.html |
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