One of the striking aspects of Michelangelo’s “Pieta” is the youthful portrayal of the Virgin Mary.
Despite being depicted mourning the lifeless body of her son, Jesus, Mary appears remarkably young. Michelangelo’s decision to portray Mary with a youthful countenance is believed to symbolize her perpetual purity and divine grace, emphasizing her spiritual significance in Christian theology.
Oftentimes, a lake is pink from the presence of algae that produce organic pigments that give off a pink hue. Other lakes, like the famous Lake Retba in Senegal, get their beautiful hues from a very high concentration of salt. Pink lakes can be found across all corners of the globe. Below, we look at some of the world's most noteworthy examples.