IntroductionJust like other works that reflect art, pieces in the fine art category serve the important message of conveying certain messages or portraying a special feeling towards a particular person, function or activity. Sometimes, due to the nature of a particular work, it can become so valuable that its viewers cannot put a price on it. It is not the nature or structure of an art that qualifies it, but the appreciation by those who look at it (Lewis & Lewis, 2008). There are numerous artists involved in this field who have used their works to convey specific information such as Leonardo da Vinci. The other recognized artist is Michelangelo Buonarroti; an Italian artist renowned for his famous works of art. The Pietà artwork is among some of the works sculpted by this particular artist. The name is an Italian word meaning pity or compassion. Regarding this work, this article through research will provide its details regarding further information about it, the artist, the history and his background. History, background and theme of the artwork “Pietà” The Pietà as a masterpiece of The work is an artistic sculpture by Michelangelo located within the Vatican City inside St. Peter's Basilica and where, as described by Fisher, You Can't See It From the Outside (2007). Made from a single piece of white Carrara marble, it was built between the years 1498 and 1499, taking two years to complete. Among the greatest variety of works by this artist, it is the first that was worked on bringing the same theme of pain and redemption combined with beauty as the final product. He is also the only one who bears his signature on the diagonal ribbon that crosses Maria's chest. Pity......middle of paper......which doesn't require much observation to notice what the artist intended. It is therefore evident that the same level of appreciation that the Pietà has received in the past will continue well into the future. Works Cited Fisher, I. (2007, April 22). Accessible Europe | Rome; In the Eternal City, priceless art at any price. New York Times, p. 11.Hogg, S., & Brewer, S. (2010). Frommer's Italy day by day. USA: Frommer's.Hupka, R. (1999). Compassion. Carlifornia, USA: Ignatius Press. Lewis, R., & Lewis, S. (2008). The power of art. Connecticut, United States: Cengage Learning.St. St. Peter's Basilica. (2009). Chapel of the Pietà. Retrieved April 15, 2011, from St. Peter's Basilica: http://www.stpetersbasilica.org/Altars/Pieta/Pieta.htmWilliam, W. (1995). Life and early works (Michelangelo: selected scholarship in English). Dallas, United States: Garland.