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The Deluge Michelangelo, 1509
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The Deluge

Michelangelo Β· 1509

Why it's great

People struggle in a rising flood, climbing onto a rock and boats while a big ark floats in the distance. Michelangelo painted this fresco on the Sistine Chapel ceiling in about 1509.

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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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