Pieta c. 15th century

This anonymous 15th-century sculpture, titled *Pieta*, depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the body of her son, Jesus Christ, after his crucifixion. The sculpture is a poignant reminder of the Christian story of the sacrifice of Jesus and Mary's enduring grief. The artist has used an expressive style to convey the emotional depth of the scene, with Mary's head bowed in sorrow and Jesus's body limp in her arms. The sculpture is housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.