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Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel was commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV and is the Pope's chapel and the site of papal elections. The walls are covered with beautiful frescoes. The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was painted by Michaelangelo and depicts scenes from Genesis along with The Last Judgement on the altar wall. Ask questions on the Sistine Chapel here.

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Did michelangelo ever run away while painting the Sistine Chapel?

There are no historical accounts of Michelangelo running away while painting the Sistine Chapel. However, he did face immense stress and challenges during the project, including conflicts with Pope Julius II and the physical demands of working on scaffolding. At times, he expressed frustration and even considered abandoning the project, but ultimately, he persevered and completed the masterpiece.