The Ancestors of Christ: Josias, Jeconiah and Shealtiel by Michelangelo
The Ancestors of Christ: Rehoboam and Abijah by Michelangelo
The Ancestors of Christ: Salmon, Boaz and Obed by Michelangelo
Nahshon by Michelangelo
The Brazen Serpent by Michelangelo
Medallions of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo
The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo
The Creation of the Sun, Moon and Planets by Michelangelo
Drunkenness of Noah by Michelangelo
Battle of the Centaurs by Michelangelo
Prophet Joel by Michelangelo
The Ancestors of Christ: Uzziah, Jotham and Ahaz by Michelangelo

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About Michelangelo

Italian · 1475–1564

Had his nose broken by a classmate at thirteen, carved David from a marble block two other sculptors gave up on, and painted the Sistine ceiling standing up.

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Portrait of Michelangelo
Museums32
Countries10
Most worksVatican Museums, Vatican City · 34 works
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Michelangelo prints

Hand-finished archival prints from Michelangelo's body of work.

The Prophet Ezekiel - Michelangelo Buonarroti - Poster The Prophet Ezekiel - Michelangelo Buonarroti From £37.00 The Punishment of Haman - Michelangelo Buonarroti - Poster The Punishment of Haman - Michelangelo Buonarroti From £28.00 Creation of the Sun and Moon - Michelangelo Buonarroti - Poster Creation of the Sun and Moon - Michelangelo Buonarroti From £28.00 The Ancestors of Christ: Abiud, Eliakim - Michelangelo - Poster The Ancestors of Christ: Abiud, Eliakim - Michelangelo From £28.00 Cumaean Sibyl - Michelangelo Buonarroti - Poster Cumaean Sibyl - Michelangelo Buonarroti From £28.00 The Ancestors of Christ: Josias - Michelangelo Buonarroti - Poster The Ancestors of Christ: Josias - Michelangelo Buonarroti From £28.00 The Ancestors of Christ: Abiud and Eliakim - Michelangelo Buonarroti - Poster The Ancestors of Christ: Abiud and Eliakim - Michelangelo Buonarroti From £28.00 David and Goliath - Michelangelo Buonarroti - Poster David and Goliath - Michelangelo Buonarroti From £28.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where can I see Michelangelo's david?
    Michelangelo's works can be seen at Vatican Museums, Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes, Sistine Chapel, and 2 other museums worldwide.
  • Where can I see Michelangelo works?
    Michelangelo's works can be seen at Vatican Museums, Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes, Sistine Chapel, and 2 other museums worldwide.
  • Why did Michelangelo make david?
    Michelangelo was commissioned to carve a figure that would rival the great colossi of the ancient world and assure his fame both in Florence and abroad. He wanted to contribute to the sculptural programme of the cathedral.
  • Was Michelangelo catholic?
    Pope Julius II, the head of the Catholic Church, commissioned Michelangelo to paint a ceiling in his palace in the Vatican City. The Pope convinced him, and today millions of visitors a year go to marvel at this work.
  • Is Michelangelo gay?
    Even if the term had been available to him, it is unlikely that Michelangelo would have considered himself gay. Rather, he thought of himself as a sinner, prone to impure thoughts and illicit urges, some of which he no doubt acted upon.
  • Why did Michelangelo make the pietà?
    Michelangelo carved the Pietà after a French cardinal commissioned him to do so for his tomb chapel close to St Peter's. In the contract, Michelangelo promised to carve the most beautiful work of marble in Rome.
  • When did Michelangelo live?
    Michelangelo was born in Florence, Italy.
  • What is Michelangelo famous for painting?
    Michelangelo is famous for painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling over four years. The central theme is stories from the Book of Genesis, including Adam and Eve being expelled from the Garden of Eden.

Sources

Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Michelangelo's works across the following collections.

  1. [1] museum Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Used for: museum holdings.
  2. [2] museum Casa Buonarroti Used for: museum holdings.
  3. [3] museum Musea Brugge Used for: museum holdings.
  4. [4] museum Städel Museum Used for: museum holdings.
  5. [5] museum Royal Academy of Arts Used for: museum holdings.
  6. [6] museum Kupferstichkabinett Berlin Used for: museum holdings.
  7. [7] book Typesetter01, 3638_W_Kleiner.FM_V2.qxd Used for: biography.
  8. [8] book Charlotte Mullins, A Little History of Art Used for: stylistic analysis.
  9. [9] book Judith Anne Testa, ˜Anœ Art Lover's Guide to Florence Used for: biography.
  10. [10] book Susie Hodge, Art Used for: biography, stylistic analysis.
  11. [11] book Seward, Desmond, Caravaggio: A Passionate Life Used for: biography.
  12. [12] book Gardner, Helen, 1878-1946, Gardner's art through the ages Used for: biography.
  13. [13] book Masterpieces of western art : a history of art in 900 individual studies from the Gothic to the present day Used for: biography.
  14. [14] book Miles J. Unger, Michelangelo Used for: biography, stylistic analysis.
  15. [15] book Carol Strickland and John Boswell, The Annotated Mona Lisa _ba crash course in art history from prehistoric to post-modern _cCarol Strickland and John Boswell Used for: biography.
  16. [16] book Carol Strickland and John Boswell, The Annotated Mona Lisa _ba crash course in art history from prehistoric to post-modern _cCarol Strickland and John Boswell_2 Used for: biography.
  17. [17] book James A. Connor, THE LAST JUDGMENT: MICHELANGELO AND THE DEATH OF THE RENAISSANCE Used for: biography.

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