tist that stated, "David with the sling/ and I with the bow..." (Hibbard 53).Also while in Florence, Michelangelo produced one of a series of three Madonna's, the Bruges Madonna. This marble sculpture, the same material used for the Pieta and David, shows the Christ child seemingly climbing down from the lap of his mother. Mary holds a book in her right hand; perhaps she just finished reading to the young boy. Although not as detailed as the Pieta, the work shows great precision in the clothing worn by Mary and the hair and face of the child. Michelangelo beautifully sculpted the pair's intertwined hands. Hibbard makes the claim that "it is this future that Mary seems to understand in all of Michelangelo's early Madonna's, and to accept without tears in the Pieta" (74). One of the artist's intention was "Christ's silhouette within that of his mother" (Hibbard 74). Hibbard also claims that Michelangelo's boredom with "in ornate folds and drapery" influenced the Bruges Madonna (74). Eventhough the today's art world calls this Madonna one of Michelangelo's more simple works, it remains one of his most beautiful.Michelangelo was an innovator, and many artists who followed him admired and copied his style. A recent work of the artist sold for close to $10,000,000. Michelangelo's father, the two men had an unusual, but close relationship, would have been proud. Michelangelo death took away one of the most accomplished artists to ever sculpt a sculpture, paint a painting, draw a drawing, or build a building. He is truly missed by all. ...
