The second bay of the ceiling
The Sistine Chapel ceiling (Italian: Soffitto della Cappella Sistina), painted in fresco by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512, is a cornerstone work of High Renaissance art. The Sistine Chapel is the large papal chapel built within the Vatican between 1477 and 1480 by Pope Sixtus IV, for whom the chapel is named. The ceiling was painted at the commission of Pope Julius II.
Michelangelo Buonarroti
Michelangelo (1475-1564): Explore the Renaissance master's iconic sculptures like David & Pietà, breathtaking Sistine Chapel frescoes, and lasting impact on art history!
Cappella Sistina
Explore the awe-inspiring Cappella Sistina (Sistine Chapel) within Vatican City! Marvel at Michelangelo's frescoes, including 'The Creation of Adam,' and delve into centuries of art & history.