Sistine Chapel ceiling, Painted ceiling in Vatican City
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is a glorious piece of Renaissance artwork created by Michelangelo.
Inception in 1508, it illustrates scenes from the Genesis on the Vatican's chapel ceiling.
It's one of the most renowned cultural treasures of the Western world.
Visitors to the Vatican City can enjoy this masterpiece along with other art pieces in the Vatican Museums.
Unlike many artists, Michelangelo used bright colors that were unconventional at the time to paint these biblical scenes.
Inception: 1508
Creator: Michelangelo
Height: 4,093 cm
Width: 1,341 cm
Material: fresco
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