Sunday, June 26, 2022

Basic timeline of Michelangelo

This post is a basic timeline of artist Michelangelo (1475-1564). There are 15 events listed below chronologically. Source: Wikipedia

  • 1475: Born in Caprese, Republic of Florence (Italy)
  • ~1475: Moves to Florence with family
  • 1488: Becomes apprentice to Ghirlandaio
  • 1490-1492: Attends the Platonic Academy
  • 1496: Moves to Rome
  • 1498-1499: Creates Pietà sculpture
  • 1499: Moves back to Florence
  • 1501-1504: Creates David sculpture
  • 1505: Moves to Rome to build the Tomb of Pope Julius II
  • 1508-1512: Paints Sistine Chapel ceiling
  • 1513-1515: Creates Moses sculpture
  • 1520: Moves to Florence to construct Medici funerary chapel
  • 1536-1541: Paints The Last Judgment fresco
  • 1546: Becomes architect of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
  • 1564: Died at age 88 in Rome