Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling

Brief Summary

In Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling, Ross King recounts the four years during which Michelangelo worked on the monumental task of painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling. King’s well-researched narrative debunks myths associated with Michelangelo and explores his artistic genius. This book will take you into the heart of the Italian Renaissance and through the process of creating a timeless masterpiece.