4Protection Measures

Over the centuries, the Pieta has faced threats from various elements, including air pollution and vandalism.

To protect this priceless masterpiece, a bulletproof acrylic glass shield was installed in front of the sculpture in 1972. This measure was implemented after a mentally disturbed geophysicist attacked the Pieta with a hammer in 1972, causing damage to Mary’s arm.

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