Perfection
Moses is a white marble sculpture created in 1509 by Michelangelo (1475-1564) and depicts the biblical character Moses. It was originally designed for the tomb of Pope Julius II in St. Peter's Basilica, but was finally set in the minor church of San Pietro in Vincoli after the Pope's death.
The statue actually depicts Moses with horns on his head, a feature which is believed to come from a mistranslation of the Jerome chapter of Exodus 34:29-35. In the text, Moses is characterized by "karanohrpanav" ("a face emanating rays of light"), which St. Jerome translated as "esset facies sua cornuta" ("his face was horned").
The fascinating bodily detail of the bulging muscles, swelling veins, and heavy legs as well as the tension-inducing folds in the garments can be literally studied for hours. They say that Michelangelo, upon finishing this work, was struck by its perfection and shouted "rise!" Honestly, the perfection of the details is overwhelming.
Make sure to take some pocket change with you. They can't charge you for entering the church, but if you want to examine the statue in detail, there is a coin-operated light that you must switch on.