Michelangelo Commissioned To Carve The Pieta This Day 1498 Sunday, 26 August 2012 · by hanspostcard · in Hockey, Religion. · On this day in 1498 Michelangelo is commissioned to carve the Pieta. The Pieta is housed in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. It would take Michelangelo less than 2 years to complete. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like Loading... Related