9Mary’s Youthful Appearance

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.

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