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Pope Julius II commissioned the Sistine Chapel's ceiling painting in 1508, initially seeking a renowned artist for the monumental task. After considering several candidates, including Bramante, he ultimately chose Michelangelo, despite the artist's primary expertise being sculpting. Michelangelo was persuaded to take on the project due to the Pope's insistence and the promise of creative freedom. The decision was influenced by Michelangelo's burgeoning reputation and the desire to create a masterpiece that would reflect the glory of the papacy.
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Which places in Rome did Michelangelo paint the ceiling?
In the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City in Rome, Italy.The Sistine Chapel was the name of the chapel in which Michelangelo painted a picture upon the ceiling.
What was the name of the famous ceiling that Michelangelo painted?
This is the Sistine Chapel in Vatican.
The principal chapel in the Vatican Palace decorated with frescoes by Michelangelo?
The Sistine Chapel in Rome is decorated with frescoes by Michelangelo.
What genre of art is the Sistine Chapel?
The Sistine Chapel Chapel is not a genre. It's a building.
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.
What was Michelangelo's best painting?
Michelangelo's famous paintings was the Pieta.Answer 2:No, sorry, the Pietà is a sculpture.His paintings in the Sistine Chapel are the most famous.
Who invented the ceiliing of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
How much does it cost to get married in the Sistine Chapel?
no the sistine chapel isn't for weddings
In which building is the Sistine Chapel located?
The Sistine Chapel is a building in the Vatican, Rome.
Who painted the Ceilieng of the Sistine Chapel?
Michaelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Is the Sistine chapel in Italy?
The Sistine Chapel is located in Vatican City. Vatican City is the world's smallest coutry. Vatican City is located inside Italy.Find out more about the Sistine Chapel at http://vaticanart.net/sistine-chapel-facts
Which theme did Michelangelo choose to paint on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Nine scenes from the Book of Genesis.
