Birth: 1475-03-06
, Caprese Michelangelo
Death: 1564-02-18
, Roma
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, known simply as Michelangelo, was one of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance, excelling as a sculptor, painter, architect, and poet. His work is marked by profound expressiveness, technical mastery, and a grandiose vision of the human form, influenced by his interpretation of classicism and his own spirituality. He is the author of iconic works such as the sculpture "David" and the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, which continue to inspire and impress the world with their genius and intensity.
As a poet, Michelangelo explored themes of love, art, religion, and the passage of time, with an introspective and sometimes tormented style. His artistic versatility and the power of his creations have established him as a central figure in the history of Western art, with a legacy that endures to this day.
