From our fifth day and last full day in Rome.
Michelangelo’s masterpiece in St Peter’s Basilica. You have to stand and take time before the magnificence of this statue and contemplate on its beauty.
Michelangelo Buonarroti made this sculpture in 1498–1499 for the French Cardinal Jean de Bilhères. It was made for the cardinal's funeral monument, but was moved to its current location in the 18th century. It is the only piece Michelangelo ever signed.
Thank you very much for your visits, comments and fav's.
I saw this as a young girl when it was on display at the World's Fair in New York City. You were allowed to photograph it and I still have the 35mm film my dad took as we went past it on the moving walkway. Shortly after we visited a deranged man jumped over the barrier and defaced it. Our country was mortified by what he had done. I believe they were able to repair it but it was still such a disturbing act. Beautiful capture.
