In 1508, despite strong advice to the contrary, the powerful Pope Julius II commissioned Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the newly restored Sistine Chapel. With little experience as a painter (though famed for his sculpture *David*), Michelangelo was reluctant to begin the massive project. *Mi
Michelangelo's Leda: the diplomatic context
โ Scribed by WE Wallace
- Book ID
- 110681346
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 737 KB
- Volume
- 15
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0269-1213
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