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Prophet Ezekiel Michelangelo, 1511
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Prophet Ezekiel

Michelangelo Β· 1511

Why it's great

The prophet Ezekiel turns to look over his shoulder, as if someone has called him. Michelangelo painted him on the Sistine Chapel ceiling in about 1511.

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πŸ“ Sistine ChapelVatican City, Vatican City

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About the artist

Michelangelo

1475–1564 Β· born in Caprese Michelangelo Β· died in Rome

Michelangelo was born in Caprese, Italy, in 1475 and worked in Florence and Rome. He was a sculptor, painter and architect who made the statue of David and painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. He died in Rome in 1564, almost 89 years old.

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