What does pieta?

pieta means pity in Latin. It refers most often to Mary leaning over dead Jesus.

It means a picture (sculpted or painted) of Virgin Mary with the dead Christ on her lap.

A pieta is a picture or sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding the dead body of Jesus Christ on her lap or in her arms. Source: Oxford American Dictionary (quoted directly)

Pieta is airing on ABS-CBN starring Cherie Gil and Ryan Agoncillo

Firstly Quarton's work is a painting whereas Michelangelo's is a sculpture. This means a very definite difference in expression.Secondly Michelangelo concentrates on the Virgin as she is holding her...