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Explore the brilliance of Michelangelo, a master of Renaissance art known for his unparalleled ability to depict the human body. His notable works include the "Doni Tondo" (c. 1507) and the epic "Sistine Chapel" ceiling (1508-1512), showcasing the beauty and complexity of human emotions. Giorgio Vasari praised Michelangelo for his dedication to the human form, proving supremacy in design and expression. Other highlighted works include "The Last Judgment" (1534-1541) and various studies, demonstrating his commitment to capturing the soul's essence through art.
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Michelangelo 1475-1564
Raphael, Alba Madonna, c. 1511. Oil on panel, transferred to canvas, tondo. 37 ¼ in. in diameter.
The Last Judgment, detail The Last Judgment, 1534-41
“It is enough for us to understand that this extraordinary man chose always to refuse to paint anything save the human body in its most beautifully proportioned and perfect forms and in the greatest variety of attitudes, and thereby to express the wide range of the soul’s emotions and joys. He was content to prove himself in the field in which he was superior to all his fellow craftsmen, painting his nudes in the grand manner and displaying his great understanding of the problems of design. Thus he has demonstrated how painting can achieve facility in its chief province: namely, the reproduction of the human form.”—Giorgio Vasari
The Last Judgment, detail Michelangelo, The Fall of Phaethon,1533 Black chalk
