Michelangelo
Italian painter, sculptor, and architect; known for David, Pietà, and the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, known mononymously as Michelangelo, was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet of the High Renaissance. Born in 1475 in Caprese, he became one of the most influential artists of the 16th century, renowned for works such as the Pietà, David, and the frescoes on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. His creative abilities and mastery across multiple artistic fields define him as an archetypal Renaissance man, and he left a lasting impact on Western art, influencing movements such as Mannerism. Michelangelo’s legacy includes iconic architectural projects like St. Peter’s Basilica and a vast body of work that continues to inspire artists and scholars.