Which of the following works was created by Michelangelo?

• A. David
• B. Pieta
• C. The Birth of Venus
• D. The Last Supper

Answer: (B)

Michelangelo’s sculpture mastery is the clue here. Pieta is a marble work that shows Mary cradling Jesus after the crucifixion, carved with extraordinary grace and precision. The way the drapery falls, the calm, composed expression on Mary’s face, and the lifelike anatomy all come together to reveal Michelangelo’s talent for turning hard stone into emotive, human form. This piece is widely regarded as a defining example of his sculpture and of High Renaissance sculpture in general, which is why it stands out as the correct choice.

By contrast, The Birth of Venus is by Botticelli, a painter known for mythological scenes and delicate line work, not Michelangelo’s sculptural style. The Last Supper is a mural by Leonardo da Vinci, famous for its composition and narrative moment. The other well-known Michelangelo work listed, David, is also his, but Pieta remains the classic single-piece embodiment of his sculptural genius among these options.