The pieces in exhibiton belong to the museum's collection and were mostly acquired by the first main director, Eduardo Schiaffino, in Europe. Although there are many original works, there's also a number of replicas which give the public the chance of privilege closeness to pieces we are usually allowed to see from afar. 

A replica is a copy made by casting moulds of the original piece. Thus, the result is extraordinary similar, even in the tiniest of details. The only main difference is that it was not touched by the artist.

A good oportunity to see the resemblance between the face of Christ and the Virgin's... It is believed that Michelangelo used the same mould for both. Also a chance to observe the size of the torso of the mother, twice that of his son, which gives her the strength to carry the dying Jesus. Marvel at the way the Virgin holds the body: with just three fingers of her right hand. And discover the inmense spirituality enclosed in these works, where artists would pour their souls and those souls paid attention to details... 

The light curve in the torso provides movement to all the piece. It may be due to the fact that the arms were holding a large pot near the left side of the head. The position of the legs and feet is that of the exact instant prior to giving a step. 

Juana D'Armagnac - Anonymous

(according to a work at the Musée du Louvre)

Materials: terracotta / Measures: 33.5 x 34 x 21 cm

Inventary 5633 - Acquired in: 1906

A small terracotta figurines of a young beautiful girl, with a head-dress that reveals the talent of the artist. 

This exhibition unites knowledge with show, as in most exhibitions around the world. The MNBA seems to be adapting to the new ways.