Tomb of Pope Julius II

The marble tomb features the central statue of Moses seated with tablets, flanked by figures of Rachel and Leah on each side.

Michelangelo received the commission from Pope Julius II in 1505, but completed the scaled-down version only in 1545 after multiple redesigns.

The statue of Moses, with its detailed beard and muscular form, represents the Renaissance interpretation of biblical figures through classical art principles.

The tomb stands against the right wall of the church's central nave, with natural light illuminating the sculptures during morning hours.

The original plan included forty statues across three levels, but financial constraints reduced the final monument to seven figures within a single structure.

Inception: 1505

Creator: Michelangelo

Made from material: marble, Carrara marble

GPS coordinates: 41.89386,12.49342

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:01