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| Under the patronage of ] Michelangelo created the monumental ceiling paintings in ]'s ] ceiling between 1508 and 1512. His painting of the Last Judgment on the altar wall of the same chapel was commissioned by ] almost 20 years later (1534-1541). | Under the patronage of ] Michelangelo created the monumental ceiling paintings in ]'s ] ceiling between 1508 and 1512. His painting of the Last Judgment on the altar wall of the same chapel was commissioned by ] almost 20 years later (1534-1541). | ||
| "The Martyrdom of St. Peter and "The Conversion of St. Paul" |
He created the frescoes "The Martyrdom of St. Peter" and "The Conversion of St. Paul" in Vatican's ], as well as countless sculptures including those of Madonna (many), Bacchus, Pieta, David, Moses, Rachel, Leah, ] family, and on. | ||
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Michelangelo Buonarotti (1475 - 1564), Renaissance painter, sculptor, and architect.
Under the patronage of Pope Julius II Michelangelo created the monumental ceiling paintings in Vatican's Sistine Chapel ceiling between 1508 and 1512. His painting of the Last Judgment on the altar wall of the same chapel was commissioned by Pope Paul III almost 20 years later (1534-1541).
He created the frescoes "The Martyrdom of St. Peter" and "The Conversion of St. Paul" in Vatican's Capella Paolina, as well as countless sculptures including those of Madonna (many), Bacchus, Pieta, David, Moses, Rachel, Leah, Medici family, and on.