By his early twenties, Michelangelo had already carved the Pieta, a sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the lifeless body of Jesus. It was a masterpiece, brimming with emotion.

Now, an exhibition—titled “Michelangelo ... the serpentine movement of Jesus across his mother’s lap, and brings vibrant color and tender elegance—Mary’s enclosing clasp, the baby ...

Sara Penco, author of the new book Mary Magdalene in Michelangelo's Judgement ... was forced to carry Jesus's crossbeam on ...