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The Pietà of Valdeltormo

Explore this monument of great spiritual significance, a moving representation of the Virgin Mary in the heart of Valdeltormo.

The Pietà monument in Valdeltormo

This significant monument in Valdeltormo, dated 1690, stands as a stone pilaster housing the moving image of the Pietà. Its presence in the town offers a point of reflection on tradition and faith.

Symbolism and iconographic representation

The iconography of the Virgin of the Pietà is universally recognised for its profound emotional charge. It represents the Virgin Mary at the moment of most intense grief, holding in her arms the lifeless body of her son Jesus, freshly taken down from the cross. This scene encapsulates maternal suffering and devotion, inviting contemplation of the Passion.

The Valdeltormo monument, with its simplicity and solemnity, succeeds in conveying the essence of this moment, becoming a point of cultural and religious interest for those who visit the town.

Images of the Pietà monument

A collection of photographs capturing the essence and details of the Pietà monument in Valdeltormo, showing both the pilaster and the moving image.

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Did you know the meaning of the Pietà representation?

The iconography of the Pietà seeks to show the deep grief of the Virgin Mary as she holds in her arms the body of her son Jesus after the descent from the cross, a key moment in the Passion and in Christian faith.

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