By artist Michelangelo Buonarrotti (1475-1564), in the Church of Our Lady, Bruges, Belgium. Michelangelo’s depiction of the Madonna and Child differs significantly from earlier representations of the same subject, which tended to feature a pious Virgin smiling down on an infant held in her arms.
The Madonna of Bruges is the only piece by Michelangelo to left Italy during his lifetime. Michelangelo’s Madonna of Bruges in black and white (Photo: Miles Berry, flickr) This statue shows a seated Mary tenderly holding toddler Jesus who reposes between her legs and leans on her thigh.
Bruges The Church of Our Lady (Dutch: Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk) in Bruges, Belgium, dates mainly from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. Its tower, at 115 metres (377 ft) in height, remains the tallest structure in the city and the second tallest brickwork tower in the world (the tallest being the St. Martin's Church in Landshut, Germany).
After the Medici family was expelled from Florence, Michelangelo went to Rome and studied the classical statues and ruins that served as the models for sculpting excellence. During this time, Michelangelo created one of his most famous sculptures, the Pieta, for St. Peter’s Basilica.
Michelangelo's sculpture is in a black marble niche flanked by red-veined marble columns. The statues on each side representing Faith and Hope were executed by Pieter Pepers and added to the ensemble in the 18th century. This early work has parallels with the St. Peter's Pietà (1497-1500) both in style and finish.
Michelangelo was born near Tuscany, Italy. The best-documented artist of the 16th century, Michelangelo is most famous for his sculpts of David and the Pieta. Michelangelo also created one of the most recognized Renaissance sculptures, the colossal David, in 1504.
Madonna of Bruges Statue impact_rad Considered by some scholars to be the most approachable Virgin Mary sculpture, this replica of Michelangelo's elegant 15th-century sculpture embodies the High Renaissance.
“The Bruges Madonna seems to be Michelangelo’s most solicitous Virgin Mother, as well as his most feminine.” Frederick Hartt, the eminent Michelangelo scholar, wrote, “The Virgin’s lips are fuller, even slightly tremulous.
Madonna Of Bruges With Baby Jesus Statue by Michelangelo a replica celebrating the centerpiece of the Virgin Mary and child sculpture.
Madonna of Bruges by Michelangelo (1501-1504): The Madonna of Bruges is the only sculpture by Michelangelo to leave Italy during his lifetime. It was purchased in 1506 by a rich textiles merchant from Bruges and later bequeathed to that city.