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The Sacrifice of Noah Michelangelo, 1508
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The Sacrifice of Noah

Michelangelo Β· 1508

Why it's great

After the flood, Noah's family makes an offering to God, with a fire and animals. Michelangelo painted this scene on the Sistine Chapel ceiling in 1508 to 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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