Why did Michelangelo sculpt the mother figure in his Pieta as a young woman?

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Rather than Mary being an older woman, Michelangelo sculpted her as a young woman symbolizing purity of soul.

Insou answered Nov 19, 2019

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Because his sister was like a mom to him.

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