Special Sub-Topic: Michelangelo Authored by: Sariss Sub-topic of: Art World Figures

Which Pope asked Michelangelo to paint the celing of the Sistine Chapel?

Pope Julius II della Rovere.

What year did Michelangelo begin painting the celing of the Sistine chapel?

1508.

During what years did Michelangelo live?

1475-1564.

What painting did Michelangelo begin to create while working on the statue of David?

Battle of Cascina.

Where was this painting to be placed?

In the Sala dei Cinquecento.

What was the one statue that Michelagelo carved his name on?

The Rome Pieta.

Where was Michelangelo's statue of Moses placed?

The Tomb of Pope Julius II.

Where was Michelangelo's birthplace?

Caprese, Italy.

About how many sculptures did Michelangelo create?

30. Here is a list of his 31 sculptures: Faun, Madonna of the Steps (Madonna of the Stairs), the Battle of the Centaurs, the Crucifix, Hercules, The Ark of St Dominic, Cupid (Florence), Cupid (Rome), Bacchus, Crucifix in Santa María de Montserrat, the Pietà, David, Madonna and Child (Madonna of Bruges), St. Paul, St. Peter, Pius, Madonna and Child with the Infant St. John (Taddei Tondo), Madonna and Child (Tondo Pitti), St. Matthew, Moses, Rebellious Slave, Dying Slave,Young Slave, Bearded Slave, Atlas Slave, Awakening Slave, The Genius of Victory, Rachel, Leah, Tomb of Giuliano de' Medici, Night and Day, Tomb of Lorenzo de' Medici, Evening and Morning, Virgin and Child, Apollo (David) Crouching Boy, Cristo della Minerva (Christ Carrying the Cross), Brutus, Florentine Pietà, Rondanini Pietà and Palestrina Pietà.

Which of this is NOT a work of art by Michelangelo?

Mona Lisa.