Michelangelo's "La Pieta" inspired Mixed Media Painting

Michelangelo's "La Pieta" is my favorite sculpture of all time. I decided to create a Mixed Media Painting inspired by this sculptural masterpiece, with the focus on Mary's sorrowful face.

In 1497, Michelangelo was commissioned by a French Cardinal (Jean de Bilheres Lagraulas) to create a sculpture for his future tomb in St Peter's Basilica.
"La Pieta" was sculpted from a single block of Carrara marble which Michelangelo claimed was the most perfect block of marble he had ever worked with.

Although I am not a religious person, (I'm not even Catholic) I find this beautiful work of art incredibly moving. This is why I decided to add it to a mixed media painting that I had already started.

I hope you enjoy this video!