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How many paintings did Michelangelo make in his lifetime?
About 170 Botticelli paintings exist today. But it is said he burnt most of the paintings that were in his possession in 1497.
Why did Michelangelo paint?
Michelangelo began as a sculptor and completed many commissions for the Pope and the Medici family. When Pope Julius II asked him to paint the Sistine Chapel it was something he could not refuse. It is well known that Michelangelo complained often to the Pope that he was not a painter but a sculptor.
How is Christianity and oil painting related?
The Catholic Church often sponsored painters. The Vatican has a large collection of art. Also many of the paintings were of religious subjects. Think of the Sistine Chapel, or other works.
What were Michelangelo's accomplishments?
Michelangelo completed many great works of art, including his statue of David, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and the Last Supper.Answer 2:The famous 'Last Supper' is by Leonardo da Vinci.Michelangelo did the Pieta a statue of Mary and Jesus but not the Last Supper
How many are there of Michelangelo's artworks?
Michelangelo created a significant number of artworks throughout his life, including sculptures, paintings, and architectural designs. Notable works include the statue of David, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and The Last Judgment. While the exact number of his artworks is difficult to determine, he is generally credited with around 50 major pieces, alongside numerous sketches and drawings. His influence and contributions to art remain monumental in Western art history.
What is the famousess chaplel is in rome?
There are many famous chapels in Rome. The most famous one is the Sistine Chapel.
How many sculptures did Michelangelo sculpt in the Sistine Chapel?
There are no sculptures in the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo painted the ceiling and the altar of the Sistine Chapel.
How many stairs does the Sistine chapel have?
I am elderly but not in a wheelchair. I need to know how many stairs are there to climb to reach the sistine chapel ceiling view?
When did they start and finish the Sistine Chapel?
The Sistine Chapel was constructed from 1477 to1480 at the Apostolic Palace of Vatican City. Many famous painters decorated its walls with beautiful paintings which were finished by 1482. One of these famous painters was Michelangelo, who decorated its ceiling between 1508 and 1512.
Michelangelo's studies for the Libyan Sibyl were used for the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
The Libyan Sibyl was used indirectly for the Sistine chapel. It is actually a red chalk study of a male figure that was later transformed to a female figure for the chapel. Michelangelo did many "studies" of anatomy for his final paintings and this is one of them. This study appears at the MET in NYC if interested.
How many paintings did Michelangelo make in his lifetime?
About 170 Botticelli paintings exist today. But it is said he burnt most of the paintings that were in his possession in 1497.
How many female prophets are on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel features two female prophets: Sibyls. Specifically, Michelangelo depicted the Delphic Sibyl and the Cumaean Sibyl among the figures in the frescoes. These Sibyls are often interpreted as prophetic figures who foretold the coming of Christ.
Why did Michelangelo paint?
Michelangelo began as a sculptor and completed many commissions for the Pope and the Medici family. When Pope Julius II asked him to paint the Sistine Chapel it was something he could not refuse. It is well known that Michelangelo complained often to the Pope that he was not a painter but a sculptor.
How many years did it take to finish the Sistine Chapel?
It took Michelangelo 4 years to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. He painted it between 1508 and 1512. Then it took him 6 years to paint the Last Judgement, which is a fresco on the wall of the altar of the Sistine Chapel. Painted between 1535-1541.
When was the last judgment painted?
There are many paintings of this subject. The most famous one was painted by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel in 1538-1541.
What is special about the ceiling of The Sistine Chapels?
The ceiling of the Sistine contains a fresco done by Michelangelo. In the center it shows the creation of man by God with man touching reaching hand of God. The rest of the work displays bible stories of various types with the sides of the walls showing the popes andProphets from the bible. The last thing he painted in the Sistine was the Last Judgement on the back wall. This was done many years later and it shows God's judgment of man. By the time this was painted Michelangelo was much older and more judgemental towards his fellow man. The Sistine expresses Michelangelo's neo Platonic thinking that man didn't need the church to be the middle man between man and God. This was against the church teachings and ahead of its time. The ceiling rises 70 feet over the floor the chapel and is vaulted. It took him 4 years to paint. When you look at it today it is very beautiful and moving since it has been cleaned by the Vatican.
What were some accomplishments of Michelangelo?
He had many, The paintings on the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, the Pieta in Rome, the statue of David in Florence to name just a few.
