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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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Is there a Madonna in the Sistine Chapel?
Yes, there is a depiction of the Madonna in the Sistine Chapel. The most notable representation is the "Madonna and Child" in the fresco "The Last Judgment," painted by Michelangelo on the altar wall. Additionally, the chapel features other artworks that include Madonna figures, reflecting the religious themes prevalent in Renaissance art.
Dose the term mooning refer to one of the panels Michelangelo painted in Sistine Chapel?
Yes- there is a bare assed person in the panel creation of Sun moon and planets
Who commissioned the Sistine Chapel?
The Sistine Chapel was built in 1473 by Pope Sixtus IV and executed by Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, Perugino, and Cosimo Roselli and their workshops. Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II to paint the frescoes present today, he began work in 1508.
In what country is the Sistine Chapel located?
The Sistine Chapel is located in Vatican City, and independent city state surrounded by Rome, Italy.
How was michelangelo able to paint the Sistine Chapel from up high?
In order to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel Michelangelo spent years lying on his back on scaffolding.
What wa the effect on michaelangello after he painted the Sistine Chapel?
ok i think this might be right but i think he was so happy because he had to lay down on his back the WHOLE TIME by HIMSELF.
so do not be mad at me if you think it's the incorrect answer.
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What is the Sistine Chapel used for what is its purpose what do they do in there?
The Sistine Chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV (1471-1484) who had the old Cappella Magna restored between 1477 and 1480.
The Chapel is a Catholic church in which any Catholic rite like Mass, marriage, baptism may take place. In addition, the Conclave for the election of a new Pope is held in the Chapel. Pope John Paul II spoke of the Sistine Chapel:
"Precisely here, in this sacred space, the Cardinals gather, awaiting the manifestation of the will of Christ with regard to the person of the Successor of St Peter. And here, in a spirit of obedience to Christ and trusting in his Mother, I accepted the election that sprung from the Conclave, declaring my readiness to serve the Church." http://vaticanart.net/painting-of-the-sistine-ceiling
it contains no architectural elements -apex
What painting was better the mona Lisa or the the Sistine Chapel?
Michaelangelo's Sistine Chapel is a greater achievement, but the Mona Lisa by Da Vinci is much more widely known and often considered the most famous artwork in history, whereas Michaelangelo's David is more successful than the Sistine Chapel.
But this really something that can only be decided by your own opinion. For me, it's the Sistine Chapel.
What is the basement Sistine Chapel used for?
The chapel has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity. Today it is the site of the Papal conclave, the process by which a new Pope is selected.
Why isn't the Sistine Madonna in the Sistine Chapel?
Before we start Sistine is a Latinised/Latinized version of Sixtus.
The Sistine Madonna is so called because it features St Sixtus who was Pope Sixtus I in 117/119 to 126/128 AD records are a bit sketchy as to when with any certainty.
The Sistine Chapel is named after Pope Sixtus IV, Pope from 1471 to 1484, who founded the Sistine Chapel.
The Sistine Madonna painted by Raphael in 1512/1514 was thought to be intended for the tomb of Julius II, Pope from 1503 to 1513, However it never made it there. The painting was given to the Convent of St Sixtus in Piacenza/Plancentia and later given by the monks to Fredrick Augustus III of Saxony, where it hung in Dresden until it was looted by the Russians during the Second World War. It was later returned to Dresden, where it now hangs in the Old Masters Museum.
It was never intended for the Sistine Chapel, and in my humble opinion, it would be lost among the glory of that building. I can see why you think that, because of the name Sistine, but I hope I have explained that well enough for you to see that even though they are both named Sistine, They are actually different.
And as footnote, and probably to confuse you further, St Sixtus is the Patron Saint of the della Rovere family, which is the family Sixtus IV and Julius II came from.
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How long did it take for Michelangelo vision to return after painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
5 years
he sure did, boy. michaelangelo covered it while he was working on it. also, the pope stopped it for a little while and then it he worked on it some more. sboob dlo gib
Is the roof of the Sistine Chapel made of concrete?
I believe you mean the ceiling, which is concrete.
Did Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel in Vatican city Rome?
He painted the ceiling, but other artists also painted parts of the Sistine Chapel.
How many panels on Sistine Chapel?
There are nine rectangular panels that run down the center of the ceiling, referred to as the third zone these panels contain images from Genesis. Four triangular areas are on both sides, the lowest zone, with the ancestors of Christ. Also in the lowest zone are the corners with heroic episodes from the Bible depicted. The second zone is filled with sibyls and Old Testament prophets.
