Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564)
A Renaissance titan in painting, sculpture, and architecture—his works define the age’s ideals of beauty and expression.
Famous for frescoes in the Sistine Chapel ceiling (Creation of Adam), and sculpture mastery with David and Pietà.
His muscular figures, dramatic tension, and anatomical accuracy influenced Western art deeply.
Also contributed to St. Peter's Basilica dome design and poetic writings: art across all mediums.
Notable paintings (frescoes):

