Pieta Garden Statue 14 Inches
Pieta Garden Statue 14 Inches - Old Stone Finish / 14" x 11" is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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There is no image in sacred art more tender, more devastating, or more consoling than the Pietà — Our Lady holding the body of her Son, just taken down from the Cross. This 14-inch Pietà Garden Statue by Massarelli's, made in the USA, brings that image into your garden, grotto, or memorial space in weather-resistant natural stone concrete, finished in a beautiful Old Stone patina that deepens every detail of Mary's grief-stricken face, the drape of her robes, and the lifeless weight of Christ in her arms.
Modeled after Michelangelo's Vatican Pietà — carved between 1498 and 1499 and housed in St. Peter's Basilica — this statue carries the same compositional power as the original: Mary seated, monumental and still, holding her Son across her lap in a moment outside of time. The "PIETA" inscription on the base anchors the piece with quiet solemnity. At 25 pounds of solid natural stone concrete, it has the permanence and presence to serve as the centerpiece of any outdoor prayer space for decades.
A Statue for Lent — and for Our Lady of Sorrows
The Pietà speaks most directly to the faithful during two sacred seasons. During Lent and Holy Week, as the Church walks with Christ through his Passion and death, the image of Mary holding her Son is the image of the Church itself — grieving, faithful, waiting. Many Catholics place a Pietà statue in their home or garden during Lent as a devotional focal point for prayer, the Stations of the Cross, and Good Friday meditation.
The second great occasion for the Pietà is the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows — September 15th, the day after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. This feast honors the Seven Sorrows of Mary, of which the sixth sorrow is the Descent from the Cross — the precise moment the Pietà depicts. A Pietà statue placed in a garden or grotto is one of the most fitting devotional expressions of this feast. September 15th is also a deeply meaningful day to give or receive a Pietà as a gift.
About This Statue
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Subject The Pietà — Our Lady of Sorrows holding the body of Christ after the Descent from the Cross, modeled after Michelangelo's Vatican Pietà (1498–1499) |
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Finish Old Stone — a cool, weathered grey patina that gives the statue the character of aged stone and brings sculptural detail into sharp relief. Set against garden greenery, it photographs beautifully in every season. |
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Material Natural stone concrete — weather-resistant and frost-tolerant, built for permanent outdoor display. Solid throughout, not hollow cast. |
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Base Inscription "PIETA" inscribed on the front of the oval base |
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Made to Order Each statue is cast upon order by Massarelli's craftsmen. We do not hold stock. Please allow up to 20 business days to ship. Rush shipping is not available. |
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Handcrafted Variation Because each statue is individually cast and hand-finished, slight variations in finish, casting, symmetry, and detailing are a natural characteristic of handmade stonework. |
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Final Sale Each statue is custom made to order and is a final sale. Please review dimensions carefully before ordering. |
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Manufacturer Massarelli's — Made in the USA |
Product Specifications
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Height 14 inches |
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Base Dimensions 11" x 6" |
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Weight 25 lbs |
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Material Natural Stone Concrete |
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Finish Old Stone |
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Lead Time Up to 20 business days — made to order, rush shipping not available |
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Ships Via UPS (under 25" — no freight carrier required) |
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Made In USA |
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Sale Policy Final sale — custom made to order |
The Pietà — A Brief History
The word pietà is Italian for "pity" or "compassion," and as a subject in sacred art it depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the body of Christ after the Crucifixion. The image has no single Gospel source — it is a devotional composition that emerged in medieval Germany and spread throughout Europe as a focus for meditation on the Passion. The greatest of all Pietà sculptures is Michelangelo's Vatican Pietà, carved from a single block of Carrara marble when he was just 24 years old and installed in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, where it has been venerated by pilgrims for over 500 years.
What makes Michelangelo's composition so enduring — and what this statue honors — is its theological paradox: Mary appears young, almost serene, while holding the full weight of her dead Son. Art historians have noted that Michelangelo intentionally made Mary ageless — outside of time — because she who was preserved from sin does not age as we do. The grief is real; the peace is also real. It is the image of faith that does not deny suffering but holds it.
The Seven Sorrows of Mary
The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (September 15th) invites the faithful to meditate on the Seven Sorrows — the seven piercing griefs Our Lady bore throughout her life, foretold by the prophecy of Simeon: "And a sword will pierce your own soul too" (Luke 2:35). The sixth sorrow — the Descent from the Cross and the Pietà moment — is the subject of this statue. Praying the Seven Sorrows Rosary before a Pietà image is one of the most ancient and beloved devotions associated with this feast.
About Massarelli's
Massarelli's is one of America's most trusted manufacturers of outdoor religious statuary and garden sculpture. Every piece is cast in the USA by skilled craftsmen using natural stone concrete — a material chosen for its permanence, weather resistance, and ability to hold fine sculptural detail across decades of outdoor display. Massarelli's statues are found in Catholic gardens, grottos, parishes, cemeteries, and homes across the country.
The Perfect Gift For
| Lent & Holy Week — A devotional focal point for Passion meditation, Stations of the Cross, and Good Friday prayer |
| Our Lady of Sorrows (September 15th) — The ideal Marian feast day gift honoring Mary's sixth sorrow — the Pietà moment itself |
| Memorial Gardens & Cemetery Plots — One of the most fitting grave and memorial markers in the Catholic tradition |
| Garden Grotto — A powerful devotional centerpiece for any outdoor Marian or Passion shrine |
| Grief & Bereavement — For those who have lost a child or a loved one, the Pietà — a mother holding her dead Son — is one of the most consoling images in Christian art |
| Mother's Day — A profound and lasting gift honoring the depths of a mother's love |
| Parish & School — A statement piece for any Catholic institution's prayer garden or outdoor sacred space |
| Christmas & Easter — A heirloom outdoor gift of enduring spiritual significance |
Important Shipping & Delivery Information
This statue is made to order and ships within 20 business days. Rush shipping is not available. Please plan accordingly, especially for gifts tied to Lent, Holy Week, or a specific feast day.
Upon delivery, please inspect your statue immediately. Massarelli's securely packages all statuary, but shipping damage can occasionally occur with heavy stone pieces. If you see a crack or break upon delivery, do not accept the statue. Photograph the damage, refuse the delivery, and contact Catholic Faith Store right away using our Contact Us form or by phone — we will make it right.
This statue is 14 inches tall and ships via UPS — no freight carrier or scheduled delivery window is required.
If you have any questions before or after ordering, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Pieta Garden Statue 14 Inches
Pieta Garden Statue 14 Inches
There is no image in sacred art more tender, more devastating, or more consoling than the Pietà — Our Lady holding the body of her Son, just taken down from the Cross. This 14-inch Pietà Garden Statue by Massarelli's, made in the USA, brings that image into your garden, grotto, or memorial space in weather-resistant natural stone concrete, finished in a beautiful Old Stone patina that deepens every detail of Mary's grief-stricken face, the drape of her robes, and the lifeless weight of Christ in her arms.
Modeled after Michelangelo's Vatican Pietà — carved between 1498 and 1499 and housed in St. Peter's Basilica — this statue carries the same compositional power as the original: Mary seated, monumental and still, holding her Son across her lap in a moment outside of time. The "PIETA" inscription on the base anchors the piece with quiet solemnity. At 25 pounds of solid natural stone concrete, it has the permanence and presence to serve as the centerpiece of any outdoor prayer space for decades.
A Statue for Lent — and for Our Lady of Sorrows
The Pietà speaks most directly to the faithful during two sacred seasons. During Lent and Holy Week, as the Church walks with Christ through his Passion and death, the image of Mary holding her Son is the image of the Church itself — grieving, faithful, waiting. Many Catholics place a Pietà statue in their home or garden during Lent as a devotional focal point for prayer, the Stations of the Cross, and Good Friday meditation.
The second great occasion for the Pietà is the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows — September 15th, the day after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. This feast honors the Seven Sorrows of Mary, of which the sixth sorrow is the Descent from the Cross — the precise moment the Pietà depicts. A Pietà statue placed in a garden or grotto is one of the most fitting devotional expressions of this feast. September 15th is also a deeply meaningful day to give or receive a Pietà as a gift.
About This Statue
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Subject The Pietà — Our Lady of Sorrows holding the body of Christ after the Descent from the Cross, modeled after Michelangelo's Vatican Pietà (1498–1499) |
|
Finish Old Stone — a cool, weathered grey patina that gives the statue the character of aged stone and brings sculptural detail into sharp relief. Set against garden greenery, it photographs beautifully in every season. |
|
Material Natural stone concrete — weather-resistant and frost-tolerant, built for permanent outdoor display. Solid throughout, not hollow cast. |
|
Base Inscription "PIETA" inscribed on the front of the oval base |
|
Made to Order Each statue is cast upon order by Massarelli's craftsmen. We do not hold stock. Please allow up to 20 business days to ship. Rush shipping is not available. |
|
Handcrafted Variation Because each statue is individually cast and hand-finished, slight variations in finish, casting, symmetry, and detailing are a natural characteristic of handmade stonework. |
|
Final Sale Each statue is custom made to order and is a final sale. Please review dimensions carefully before ordering. |
|
Manufacturer Massarelli's — Made in the USA |
Product Specifications
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Height 14 inches |
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Base Dimensions 11" x 6" |
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Weight 25 lbs |
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Material Natural Stone Concrete |
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Finish Old Stone |
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Lead Time Up to 20 business days — made to order, rush shipping not available |
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Ships Via UPS (under 25" — no freight carrier required) |
|
Made In USA |
|
Sale Policy Final sale — custom made to order |
The Pietà — A Brief History
The word pietà is Italian for "pity" or "compassion," and as a subject in sacred art it depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the body of Christ after the Crucifixion. The image has no single Gospel source — it is a devotional composition that emerged in medieval Germany and spread throughout Europe as a focus for meditation on the Passion. The greatest of all Pietà sculptures is Michelangelo's Vatican Pietà, carved from a single block of Carrara marble when he was just 24 years old and installed in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, where it has been venerated by pilgrims for over 500 years.
What makes Michelangelo's composition so enduring — and what this statue honors — is its theological paradox: Mary appears young, almost serene, while holding the full weight of her dead Son. Art historians have noted that Michelangelo intentionally made Mary ageless — outside of time — because she who was preserved from sin does not age as we do. The grief is real; the peace is also real. It is the image of faith that does not deny suffering but holds it.
The Seven Sorrows of Mary
The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (September 15th) invites the faithful to meditate on the Seven Sorrows — the seven piercing griefs Our Lady bore throughout her life, foretold by the prophecy of Simeon: "And a sword will pierce your own soul too" (Luke 2:35). The sixth sorrow — the Descent from the Cross and the Pietà moment — is the subject of this statue. Praying the Seven Sorrows Rosary before a Pietà image is one of the most ancient and beloved devotions associated with this feast.
About Massarelli's
Massarelli's is one of America's most trusted manufacturers of outdoor religious statuary and garden sculpture. Every piece is cast in the USA by skilled craftsmen using natural stone concrete — a material chosen for its permanence, weather resistance, and ability to hold fine sculptural detail across decades of outdoor display. Massarelli's statues are found in Catholic gardens, grottos, parishes, cemeteries, and homes across the country.
The Perfect Gift For
| Lent & Holy Week — A devotional focal point for Passion meditation, Stations of the Cross, and Good Friday prayer |
| Our Lady of Sorrows (September 15th) — The ideal Marian feast day gift honoring Mary's sixth sorrow — the Pietà moment itself |
| Memorial Gardens & Cemetery Plots — One of the most fitting grave and memorial markers in the Catholic tradition |
| Garden Grotto — A powerful devotional centerpiece for any outdoor Marian or Passion shrine |
| Grief & Bereavement — For those who have lost a child or a loved one, the Pietà — a mother holding her dead Son — is one of the most consoling images in Christian art |
| Mother's Day — A profound and lasting gift honoring the depths of a mother's love |
| Parish & School — A statement piece for any Catholic institution's prayer garden or outdoor sacred space |
| Christmas & Easter — A heirloom outdoor gift of enduring spiritual significance |
Important Shipping & Delivery Information
This statue is made to order and ships within 20 business days. Rush shipping is not available. Please plan accordingly, especially for gifts tied to Lent, Holy Week, or a specific feast day.
Upon delivery, please inspect your statue immediately. Massarelli's securely packages all statuary, but shipping damage can occasionally occur with heavy stone pieces. If you see a crack or break upon delivery, do not accept the statue. Photograph the damage, refuse the delivery, and contact Catholic Faith Store right away using our Contact Us form or by phone — we will make it right.
This statue is 14 inches tall and ships via UPS — no freight carrier or scheduled delivery window is required.
If you have any questions before or after ordering, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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