Thursday, July 25, 2024

Michelangelo

The senior years of Renaissance artist Michelangelo are the focus of a current exhibition at the British Museum.


Portrait of Michelangelo age 70.

From The Last Judgement,
Sistine Chapel, 1540.



Michelangelo's December 1550 letter to his nephew. 

Translation of the letter.






Poem written by Michelangelo.

Translation of the poem.



Bust of Michelangelo sculpted upon his death.

From The Last Judgement.



 

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