This is a period of ambitious commissions—the Sistine Chapel ceiling, the Tomb of Pope Julius II...
1500 - 1600
This is a period of ambitious commissions—the Sistine Chapel ceiling, the Tomb of Pope Julius II...
1500 - 1600
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Showing off his skill, Michelangelo carves the popular subject of the Madonna and Child, but with a twist (literally).
A Dominican nun, Plautilla Nelli mirrors the environment of her convent’s refectory in The Last Supper.
The “Vitruvian Man” presupposes, with enough effort, idealism can be achieved in human reality.
Entering the private chapel of Eleanora of Toledo, Duchess of Florence is like stepping into a jeweled box.
Verrocchio's David, sculpted only a couple decades after Donatello's version, is more real than idealized
What's the difference between classic art, classical art, and classicism?
Michelangelo transforms a male model into a female figure. Discover the artist’s working process.
Michelangelo's art could be tender and lyrical, dwelling upon the inherent tensions of the human condition.
Michelangelo left many sculptures unfinished, but perhaps none are more beautiful than The Prisoners.
The Sack of Rome in 1527 had a long-lasting impact on the cultural and artistic life of papal Rome.
Cellini's salt cellar was prized as luxury tableware and was also an intellectual conversation starter in renaissance France.
Replicas form a vital component of Michelangelo’s legacy, and they have helped transform him into a global cultural icon