Two other famous works of art by master artist Michelangelo

The Dhaka Times Desk Michelangelo Buonarroti is one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance. Two of his famous works of art still exist today.

Even after 450 years of his death, this legendary artist, Michelangelo, and his works of art continue to intrigue us. He was also a sculptor, painter, architect and poet. But he was more popular as a sculptor and painter. That is why Michelangelo is considered to be the greatest sculptor of all time. Some of Michelangelo's famous works of art include: Bacchus, Madonna of the Steps, Doni Tondo, Tadeo Tondo, Madonna and Child, Crucifixion of St. Peter, Moses etc. Those that move people around the world. Two of these artworks are being highlighted today. Today, like yesterday, we have not seen two famous works of this famous artist Michelangelo.

pieta

The Pietà is a masterpiece of the European Renaissance or Renaissance era created by Michelangelo. It is ranked 4th in the list. This Carrara-marble statue was originally commissioned by the French Cardinal Jean de Billere as a decorative plaque to commemorate him in the church. However, the sculpture was moved to its present location in the 18th century.

The main subject of this famous sculpture is the body of Jesus lying in the lap of Mother Mary. Every character here is so alive that it really creates awe. One of the main characteristics of Italian Renaissance sculpture is the vividness of each character, which brings them very close to reality. Built at the very end of the 15th century, this unique sculpture is currently housed in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City, Rome.

St. Peter's Basilica

St. Peter's Basilica (St. Peter's Basilica) located in Vatican City is on the 5th place among the famous 5 masterpieces of this famous artist Michelangelo. It is one of the monumental achievements of the Renaissance and is still the largest church in the world (Wikipedia). One of the architects of this vast basilica is Michelangelo Buonarotti.

This St. Peter's Basilica is also called Papal Basilica. This basilica took more than 100 years to complete (1506-1626). Donato Bramante, Fra Giocondo, Giuliano di Sangallo, Raffaello Senzio di Urbino (Raphael), Baldassare Peruzzi, Antonio di Sangallo and Michelangelo worked during this period. Among which Michelangelo's contribution was the most. He was the main architect of this basilica. Although he died before the basilica was completed, it was he who essentially brought it to a point where the basilica could easily be completed.