Michelangelo
Inspired by Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Ceiling, 1508-1512
The papal chapel at the Vatican was constructed between 1473 – 1481 for Pope Sixtus IV (hence the name). It has become famous because of Michelangelo’s Renaissance frescoes. Not only did Michelangelo paint the ceiling, but also the west wall behind the altar. The Sistine Ceiling was commissioned by Pope Julius II in 1508. Originally, Pope Julius asked for a geometric design. Michelangelo proposed the paintings depict incidences and personages from the Old Testament that we see today. The most well-known painting on the ceiling is when God creates Adam.
In creating this piece inspired by Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Ceiling, I was really drawn to the story God creates the sun where he placed a large golden sun seemingly shining over the rest of the stories. I enjoyed using the light blue to nod to the sky and peace in the painting. The neutral greige represents the chapel building itself. The smaller proportions of the deep red and mild green ground the painting and pays tribute to the people’s robes and nature depicted in the ceiling - representing passion and hope, respectively. Finally, I added liquid gold as a finishing touch to bring ethereal perfection.
Available in either 8x8 inch square print with 6 inch round art or 10x10 inch square print with 8 inch round.
Inspired by Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Ceiling, 1508-1512
The papal chapel at the Vatican was constructed between 1473 – 1481 for Pope Sixtus IV (hence the name). It has become famous because of Michelangelo’s Renaissance frescoes. Not only did Michelangelo paint the ceiling, but also the west wall behind the altar. The Sistine Ceiling was commissioned by Pope Julius II in 1508. Originally, Pope Julius asked for a geometric design. Michelangelo proposed the paintings depict incidences and personages from the Old Testament that we see today. The most well-known painting on the ceiling is when God creates Adam.
In creating this piece inspired by Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Ceiling, I was really drawn to the story God creates the sun where he placed a large golden sun seemingly shining over the rest of the stories. I enjoyed using the light blue to nod to the sky and peace in the painting. The neutral greige represents the chapel building itself. The smaller proportions of the deep red and mild green ground the painting and pays tribute to the people’s robes and nature depicted in the ceiling - representing passion and hope, respectively. Finally, I added liquid gold as a finishing touch to bring ethereal perfection.
Available in either 8x8 inch square print with 6 inch round art or 10x10 inch square print with 8 inch round.
Inspired by Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Ceiling, 1508-1512
The papal chapel at the Vatican was constructed between 1473 – 1481 for Pope Sixtus IV (hence the name). It has become famous because of Michelangelo’s Renaissance frescoes. Not only did Michelangelo paint the ceiling, but also the west wall behind the altar. The Sistine Ceiling was commissioned by Pope Julius II in 1508. Originally, Pope Julius asked for a geometric design. Michelangelo proposed the paintings depict incidences and personages from the Old Testament that we see today. The most well-known painting on the ceiling is when God creates Adam.
In creating this piece inspired by Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Ceiling, I was really drawn to the story God creates the sun where he placed a large golden sun seemingly shining over the rest of the stories. I enjoyed using the light blue to nod to the sky and peace in the painting. The neutral greige represents the chapel building itself. The smaller proportions of the deep red and mild green ground the painting and pays tribute to the people’s robes and nature depicted in the ceiling - representing passion and hope, respectively. Finally, I added liquid gold as a finishing touch to bring ethereal perfection.
Available in either 8x8 inch square print with 6 inch round art or 10x10 inch square print with 8 inch round.