Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564)
Learning and practicing various forms of art at a young age. Michelangelo Buonarroti, more commonly known as just Michelangelo, grew up to become the most revered Italian artist of the 16th century.
Michelangelo is a master at both the chisel and paintbrush. His detailed sculptures show not only his great skill with the chisel but also his great knowledge of the human anatomy. The world famous "David" which stands at a towering thirteen feet plus, was perhaps one of Michelangelo greatest sculptures.
Michelangelo's skill with the paintbrush is shown clearly in Sistine, here the world's greatest fresco is displayed at its full glory on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Commissioned by Pope Julius II, Michelangelo worked high above the Chapel's floors, creating his greatest work ever. Interpreting religious scenes taken out of the bible in his own unique style, Michelangelo turned the ceiling of the chapel into a masterpiece of intricate design and unreal proportions.
Although Michelangelo was initially regarded as an inferior artist to fellow artist of the time Raphael, the masterpiece of the Sistine Chapel elevated him to the greatest artist of his time. In fact, Michelangelo made such a great impact in art that even Raphael was influenced by his style.