The Magnificent Sistine Chapel

Explore the Artistry of Michelangelo

The Sistine Chapel Ceiling, painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, is a cornerstone of High Renaissance art.

The Sistine Chapel ceiling artwork

The frescoes are regarded as Michelangelo's masterpiece, dramatically depicting biblical scenes, and the creation of Adam stands out as a universal icon of humanity’s divine spark.

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