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Michelangelo: The Genesis of the Sistine: March 6, 2025 — May 28, 2025 Buy Tickets

Michelangelo: The Genesis of the Sistine

Michelangelo: The Genesis of the Sistine

by Adriano Marinazzo

Celebratory exhibition on the 550th anniversary of the birth of Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564): Williamsburg (Virginia), Muscarelle Museum of Art, 6 March–28 May 2025

The hardcover book measures 24 by 31 centimeters and contains 244 pages, featuring 220 color illustrations, including stunning original images of the Sistine Chapel provided by the Vatican Museums.

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For the 550th anniversary of the birth of Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) the Muscarelle Museum (Williamsburg, Virginia) is hosting the exhibition Michelangelo: The Genesis of the Sistine.

The exhibition is an extraordinary account of the master’s preparatory drawings for the Sistine Chapel frescoes, never before exhibited in America.

Before his death, Michelangelo destroyed many of his sketches, including numerous studies for the Sistine Chapel. Those that have been saved remain significant and iconic, providing a window into his creative process, highlighting his initial plans and his extraordinary vision for the frescoes of the Sistine ceiling.

They range from what may be considered the first schematic study for the Sistine ceiling, to the numerous sketches of faces, limbs, and whole figures depicted in various positions, appearing as preparation for the figures later frescoed.

Thanks to rigorous scholarly research, this catalogue provides new insights into Michelangelo’s legacy, giving the reader an enriching and compelling experience.

MARCH 2025
HARDCOVER
24 × 31 CM, 244 PP.
220 COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
ISBN 978-88-7461-715-9
ENGLISH

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