Michelangelo
By Vincent Dorow
His early years
Early Career
Tomb of pope Julius the second
Placed in a Roman church for the popes death, it took Michelangelo almost 45 years to complete. It was originally supposed to be 3 level structure with 40 statues but after the pope had passed, the size had been reduced.
Moses
This sculpture was made of marble, and about 130 inches tall, Moses' right hand protects the stone tablets that contain the commandments
Madonna of the stairs
Sculpted in 1491 when Michelangelo was just 17. It was a relief sculpture, and also his first sculpture.
Citations
Pictures:
Michelangelo. Tomb of Pope Julius the Second. Digital image. Wikipedia. N.p., n.d. Web
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Michelangelo. Moses. Digital image. Wikipedia. N.p., n.d. Web.
Michelangelo. Madonna of the Stairs. Digital image. Wikipedia. N.p., n.d. Web.
"Michelangelo Buonarroti." Michelangelo Buonarroti. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Jan. 2013