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Which of the following is a tomb monument in the Vatican Basilica of Saint Peter? a. Zeus b. The Creation of Adam c. Pieta d. David

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The tomb monument located in the Vatican Basilica of Saint Peter is the Pieta.

The answer is option ⇒c

Step-by-step explanation:

Michelangelo created this exquisite sculpture, which depicts the V`irgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. Known for its emotional depth and technical mastery, the Pieta, completed in 1499, is the only work Michelangelo ever signed. It was commissioned by a French Cardinal for his own tomb and is renowned for combining the restrained beauty and ideal naturalism influenced by classical sculpture with a subject matter that was at the time uncommon in the Italian Renaissance.

In this context, 'The Creation of Adam' is well-known as a part of the Sistine Chapel ceiling frescoes, also by Michelangelo, but it is not a tomb monument. 'David', another masterpiece by Michelangelo, stands as a symbol of youthful heroic strength, but again, it is not found in St. Peter's Basilica. Lastly, 'Zeus' refers to the deity from Greek mythology and has no direct relation to tomb monuments in the Vatican.

The answer is option ⇒c

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