Michelangelo Buonarroti, a quintessential figure of the Italian Renaissance, was not only a revered painter but also a prolific sculptor whose creations continue to radiate sheer brilliance centuries after their conception. The stone came to life under Michelangelo’s expert hands, imparting to the world timeless masterpieces such as ‘David,’ ‘Pieta,’ and ‘Moses.’ His evolution as…
As a form of human expression, sculpture often transcends language, culture, and time. Few works exemplify this truth better than Michelangelo’s Moses, a masterpiece carved from a single block of marble. One of the most essential statues that Michelangelo created is the Moses statue for Pope Julius II’s tomb. The statue shows Michelangelo’s artistic genius…