Michelangelo was described as arrogant with others and often seemed dissatisfied with himself. Disregarding his style of art, he truly believed that nature had to be overcome by humans. He believed that his job as a sculptor was to free the forms already inside the stone, not create his own art. He only ate out of necessity and was described as abstemious. He was very introverted and rough around the edges, often withdrawing himself from company in order to be alone (paraphrase of “Michelangelo Buonarroti Biography”).
Conflicts took place within the Medici family, resulting in the death of his teacher, Lorenzo. Michelangelo fled to Bologna, after being expelled from Florence, and stayed at his father’s house. There he created a crucifix to