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A foot sketch by Michelangelo was recently sold for £16.9 million, exceeding expectations.

Michelangelo (1475 - 1564) was an Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, and poet.
He is recognized as one of the most creative and influential artists in the history of Western art.
He was active mainly in Florence and Rome, two major cultural and political centers in fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Europe.
He received the support of important patrons, including members of the ruling Medici family of Florence and, for a crucial decade, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Julius II.
His creations were revered and coveted particularly for their ingenious compositions and their powerful representation of the muscular human body.
Michelangelo worked in marble sculpture all his life and in the other arts only during certain periods.
His most celebrated creations have become icons of world culture: the monumental marble David in Florence; the Sistine Chapel ceiling; and the soaring dome of Saint Peter’s Basilica, both in Rome.
In addition to his visual art, he engaged in poetry and architectural projects, shaping the cultural fabric of Rome.

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Michelangelo FAQs

Q1: Who was Michelangelo?

Ans: Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, and poet.

Q2: When did Michelangelo live?

Ans: He lived from 1475 to 1564.

Q3: Which powerful family supported Michelangelo in Florence?

Ans: Members of the ruling Medici family supported him.

Q4: Which famous sculpture by Michelangelo is located in Florence?

Ans: The monumental marble David is located in Florence.

Q5: Which famous painted work by Michelangelo is in Rome?

Ans: The Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome.