Rochard Michelangelo Pieta Vatican Limoges Box

Michelangelo's Pieta, the marble sculpture of Mary cradling Christ that draws pilgrims to Saint Peter's Basilica, is reimagined here as a Rochard Limoges box, its porcelain decorated by hand in Limoges, France.

A Masterwork of Saint Peter's

Michelangelo carved the Pieta when he was still in his twenties, and it remains one of the most moving works of the Renaissance. Rochard's porcelain tribute brings that quiet scene of grief and devotion down to a size that can sit beside a prayer book.

Faith and Fine Art

• A Rochard design, hand-painted in Limoges, France
• Fits a religious, Catholic or Renaissance art collection
• Pairs well with Madonna, cross and rosary themed pieces

Moments of Devotion

This makes a meaningful present for a confirmation, a first communion, an ordination, or a parent's remembrance. Travelers back from a pilgrimage to Rome often look for something that recalls the hush of the basilica, and this piece does that gently. A bedside table, a home altar or a study shelf gives it a fitting, peaceful setting.

White Porcelain, Then Color

Many Limoges boxes start as plain white porcelain, fired first and then painted by hand, with their metal mounts fitted by hand as well.