Michelangelo
1475–1564 · Italian · 24 artworks
High RenaissanceMannerismEarly RenaissanceAnatomical accuracyContrappostoDynamic compositionUse of marbleExpressive figures
artist bio
Michelangelo was a towering figure of the High Renaissance, renowned for his sculptures, paintings, and architectural designs. His mastery of human anatomy and dramatic compositions profoundly influenced Western art.
what you'll learn
Studying Michelangelo allows students to understand the Renaissance ideals of humanism and the artist's meticulous approach to depicting the human form. Students can also learn about the transition from High Renaissance to Mannerism through his later works.
related: Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael
24 artworks
The Virgin and Child with Saint John and Angels (Manchester Madonna)
1497
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The Prophet Ezekiel
1510
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Study for the Porta Pia (a gate in the Aurelian Walls of Rome)
1561
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The Prophet Jeremiah
1512
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Satyr's Head
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The Damned Soul
1525
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Ignudo
1509
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The Prophet Zechariah
1512
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Allegorical figure
1530
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Ideal head of a woman
1525
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Sistine Chapel Ceiling: The Prophet Joel
1509
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Portrait of Andrea Quaratesi
1532
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The Delphic Sibyl
1509
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Study to Crucifixion
1541
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Martyrdom of St.Peter
1550
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Creation of Adam
1512
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The Torment of Saint Anthony
1487
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Design for Julius II tomb (second version)
1540
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Study for the "Colonna Pieta"
1538
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The Prophet Isaiah
1509
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Holy Family with St. John the Baptist
1506
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Ceiling Of The Sistine Chapel. Sybils Erithraea
1509
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Crucifixion
1540
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San Lorenzo, façade
1517
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