https://padlet.com/aaleman23/3l59yoxyf3uh3rnk Made with a little mischief en-us 2022-02-15 02:43:20 UTC 2025-10-07 11:45:02 UTC hello@padlet.com aaleman23 https://padlet.com/aaleman23/3l59yoxyf3uh3rnk/wish/2047626437 The Sistine Chapel ceiling was painted from 1508-1512 and is one of the most famous and influential paintings in all of art history. The Sistine Chapel served as a gathering place for cardinals when they are going to elect a new pope, and it is still used for this function to this very day. Pope Julius II hired Michelangelo, who was broadly known as a sculptor, to paint the very bland and boring ceiling. After about four years of hard work and dedication, Michelangelo created one of the greatest masterpieces in all of Europe. The ceiling of the chapel depicts different biblical scenes from the Old Testament, and the viewer can see the scenes from above the altar all the way towards the entrance of the chapel. ]]> 2022-02-15 02:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/aaleman23/3l59yoxyf3uh3rnk/wish/2047626437 aaleman23 https://padlet.com/aaleman23/3l59yoxyf3uh3rnk/wish/2047656360 The Torment of Saint Anthony was the first painting created by Michelangelo, and it is believed that he created this painting when he was just thirteen years old. The Torment of Saint Anthony was said to be a painted copy of Saint Anthony Tormented by Demons by Martin Schonghaeur. This painting is describing the life of Saint Anthony the Great, and how he had a vision that he floated in the air and was eventually attacked by demons. I find it remarkably incredible how someone as young as a thirteen year old Michelangelo can create such a masterpiece with an incredible amount of detail. From the design of the demons, to the background scenery, everything has an incredible amount of detail. ]]> 2022-02-15 03:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/aaleman23/3l59yoxyf3uh3rnk/wish/2047656360 aaleman23 https://padlet.com/aaleman23/3l59yoxyf3uh3rnk/wish/2047682001 Although the Creation of Adam is considered a section of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, it is arguably the most famous painting on the ceiling. The Creation of Adam is directly next to the Creation of Eve on the ceiling. In the Creation of Adam, there are two figures that take up most of the painting: God and Adam. God is depicted on the right inside a floating nebulous, outstretching towards Adam. Adam is shown in a more relaxed form, although he is still reaching towards God. Both the form of God and Adam correspond to each other, symbolizing the larger idea that man corresponds to God. The symbolism behind this painting, and the form in which Adam and God depicted in, are a big reason why Michelangelo became such a famous artist as well as a sculptor. ]]> 2022-02-15 03:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/aaleman23/3l59yoxyf3uh3rnk/wish/2047682001 aaleman23 https://padlet.com/aaleman23/3l59yoxyf3uh3rnk/wish/2047697505 The Crucifixion of St. Peter was the final fresco that Michelangelo painted during his lifetime, and it is displayed in the Vatican Palace. This painting was commissioned by Pope Paul III in the year 1541. Michelangelo changes the subject of his usual paintings in this painting, which is death. Several researchers believe that the figure in the upper-left hand corner is actually Michelangelo himself, which would make this painting the first self-portrait known to Michelangelo. I believe that the fact that Michelangelo made a small self-portrait of himself is super cool and portrays how much detail he puts into each and every painting.  ]]> 2022-02-15 03:46:19 UTC https://padlet.com/aaleman23/3l59yoxyf3uh3rnk/wish/2047697505 ealcaine23 https://padlet.com/aaleman23/3l59yoxyf3uh3rnk/wish/2049999499 Andres, interesting to see that you thought Michelangelo should be remembered as a painter. You had a very different opinion from everyone else.  

Michelangelo's Painting skills were unparalleled by any other painters.  Even though he preferred sculpting to painting, he was extremely talented with both.  This is extremely evident in the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel.  Michelangelo's attention to detail is extremely interesting.  

I agree with you in the post about the Crucifixion of St. Peter where you mentioned the "small self-portrait". It is impressive to read that this was the first self portrait that he painted. ]]> 2022-02-16 03:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/aaleman23/3l59yoxyf3uh3rnk/wish/2049999499 sseijo23 https://padlet.com/aaleman23/3l59yoxyf3uh3rnk/wish/2054441432 I found it very interesting, as I disagree, that you chose to say that Michelangelo was a better painter than sculptor. However, through the works you chose and explanations of the symbolisms and skill involved in the creation of these works, I will concede that Michelangelo should be considered a great painter as well, despite his focus on sculpture.]]> 2022-02-18 02:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/aaleman23/3l59yoxyf3uh3rnk/wish/2054441432