MICHELANGELO

Biography

• Born in Caprese Michelangelo, Italy on March 6, 1475
• Died February 18, 1564 in Rome, Italy
• sculptor and painter mainly
• also was an experienced architect and poet

FAMOUS WORKS

SISTINE CHAPEL CEILING

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It shows nine scenes from the Book of Genesis of which The Creation of Adam is the best known. the hands of God and Adam are shown in many places.

DAVID

David is a 14 foot marble statue depicting the biblical hero david, depicted by a nude male.

In his right hand he is said to be holding a weapon called a fustibal that was used to throw stones.

Pieta

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The pieta is a sculpture located in St. peters basilica, vatican city. it is the only piece Michelangelo ever signed. it depicts the body of jesus on the lap of Mary after crucifixion.

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