5Mary’s Enormous Size

The proportions within Michelangelo’s “Pieta” deviate from reality to emphasize the emotional impact of the scene.

The figure of Mary is notably larger in scale compared to the body of Christ, a deliberate choice by the artist. This distortion serves to underscore the maternal embrace and emotional weight of Mary cradling her son, intensifying the poignancy of the moment.

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