the pope at the time thought it cost too much money.
It took Michelangelo about four years to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling, from 1508 to 1512.
Pope Julius II was not of Medici family but a della Rovere.
Michelangelo took approximately four years to paint the Sistine Chapel's ceiling, from 1508 to 1512. The frescoes, which cover about 12,000 square feet, depict various biblical scenes, including the iconic "Creation of Adam." The project was commissioned by Pope Julius II and remains one of the most significant masterpieces of Renaissance art.
Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel ceiling, painted by Michelangelo, has one panel known as the 'Creation of Adam'. In this panel God's finger touches Adam's. The image can be seen at the link provided.
Michelangelo was first a sculptor and spent most of his lie doing that, until he was asked to paint the ceiling of the Sistine chapel in September, 1508
Julius II, I assume as he was the Pope during this time.
It took Michelangelo about four years to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling, from 1508 to 1512.
Michelangelo painted the ceiling of Sistine
No, Michelangelo did.
Oil paint on canvas.
In order to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel Michelangelo spent years lying on his back on scaffolding.
the cherubs are part of a larger piece called the Sistine Madonna, painted between 1515 and 1519. The Sistine Madonna has no connection with the Sistine chapel.
the Sistine Chapel
The king
by michelangelo painting it with paint
Yes! It took Michelangelo 4 years to paint it and he had to paint it laying on his back!