Michelangelo’s exceptional representations of women left lasting repercussions even after his death in 1564 at the age of 89. Although he is best known for his images of David, Christ and Adam, Michelangelo’s artistic repertoire also pioneered innovative depictions of the female form. Michelangelo’s greatest compendium of female imagery was the Sistine chapel ceiling, where … More Michelangelo, Vasari and their Women
Several years ago, while conducting research on the religious art of Italian Renaissance painter, architect, and author, Giorgio Vasari (1511-74), I was both surprised and delighted to discover a previously unknown portrait of Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) at the far left edge of Vasari’s painting depicting Christ Carrying the Cross (1568-72) in Santa Croce. The large … More Hiding in Plain Sight: Vasari and Michelangelo at Santa Croce
Five and a half centuries after his birth, the city of Florence honors its most famous painter Michelangelo Buonarroti. Santa Croce was one of the stops for the special ceremony, which included laying a laurel wreath underneath Michelangelo’s family tomb. “If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn’t seem so … More Happy 540th Birthday Michelangelo!!
The Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence 