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The Sistine Chapel Vault And The Last Judgement By Michelangelo

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Michelangelo was regarded as one of the most renowned artists during the during the period of the Italian Renaissance. His work was something people had never seen before, and to this day, he remains one of the most admired artists in history. Michelangelo’s work was so admired, that highly-esteemed figures had asked him to do work for them. One of the most popular esteemed figure was the pope. In 1508, Pope Julius II asked Michelangelo to complete a painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. 25 year later, a new pope asked Michelangelo to paint the front wall of the chapel. This painting was known as Michelangelo’s Last Judgment. The Sistine Chapel Vault and the Last Judgment are both distinguished pieces of art done by Michelangelo,
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