Tag: Chapel

Michelangelo Couldn’t Stop Talking About How Much He Hated Painting The Sistine Chapel

The best of art are works that endure over time and maintain meaning and continue to inspire awe across generations. One of the most significant is the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. Painted by hand by famed Italian artist, Michelangelo, its stunning color and detail has persisted in...

What Makes the Sistine Chapel So Famous?

The Sistine Chapel is one of the Vatican’s proudest features. Set in the confines of the Vatican City’s ancient backdrop, the chapel is famous for its extensive collection of Renaissance art that has been painted by some of the world’s most famous artists. Every year, over five ...