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Considered one of the greatest artists ever, Michelangelo was a sculptor, painter, architect and poet. Perhaps his greatest creation was the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, however, you may be surprised at how many of his works you are familiar with. Take this quiz to see how many Michelangelo masterpiece images you can identify.
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
The Prophet Jonah
Study After a Figure in Giotto's Ascension of St. John the Evangelist
Three Figures in Adoration
Pieta
A vandal took a hammer to the Pieta in 1972 and pieces of marble were found everywhere. It took 10 months for the restoration to be completed. You can still enjoy it, but now it sits behind glass.
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Carrying of Christ to the Tomb
Ground Plan of the Lantern' Base
Three Fragments of a Pieta
Tomb of Pope Julius II: Moses
Created for Pope Julius II tomb, Moses was meant for the second tier. One should stand below and look up at it. It never actually reached the tomb.
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
David
Michelangelo chose a different path in creating his David. Rather than having him triumphantly displaying Goliath's head in victory, he chose to portray him in youth.
Saint Jonah
Lazarus
Bacchus
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
The Damned Soul
This is also called the Study of a Man Shouting. For this drawing, Michelangelo used a model who worked in his studio.
Three Figures in Adoration
Pieta
The Dying Slave
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Separation of Light from Darkness
Ceiling Of The Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo was resistant to the request to paint the Sistine Chapel. He thought of himself as more of a sculptor than a painter and was not comfortable with his skills in creating frescoes.
The Holy Family with the Infant St. John the Baptist
The Great Flood
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Tomb of Lorenzo de'Medici
Dusk
The Fall and Expulsion from The Garden of Eden
Michelangelo's first love was sculpting. His artistic talents, however, had no end; not only could he sculpt, paint, and draw, but he was also a poet.
The Torment of Kimbell
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
The Damned Soul
The Virgin Annunciate
Madonna and Child
The Madonna and Child, now called the Bruges Madonna and Child, was started in 1504, before Michelangelo finished his David. It stands 49 inches tall and is 24 inches wide
Sleeping Cupid
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
David and Goliath (detail-1) 1509
David beheads the giant Goliath. Many parts of this painting are reflective of other works; such as the sword raised high, reminiscent of Donatello's "Judith"
Saint Paul
The Genius of Victory
The Prophet Ezekiel
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Crouching Boy
The Creation of Adam
The Risen Christ
Pietà
Michelangelo was only 24 when he completed Pietà. His portrayal of the Virgin Mary was unlike any other at the time, with a youthful look.
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
A male Nude Seen From Behind
The Fall of Phaeton
Leda and the Swan
This sculpture depicts another myth in which Zeus disguises himself as a swan and proceeds to rape a girl named Leda. There is a graphic retelling of the story by poet William Yeats.
The Lamentation
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Creation of Adam 1510
The Creation of Adam is one of the most popular works of all time. Second only to the Mona Lisa, and in the same standing as The Last Supper, it is one of the most widely replicated pieces of art.
The Great Flood
The Original Sin and Expulsion from Paradise
The Sacrifice of Noah
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
The Conversion of Saul
Naasan
Bacchus
Michelangelo sculpted this piece for a banker during his first journey to Rome when he was 21. The grapes symbolize life and the lion skin death.
A male Nude
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Slave (awakening)
The unfinished slave sculptures make up a series. It is not known for sure if Michelangelo left them unfinished on purpose.
St Matthew
David
Rondanini Pieta
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
The Prophet Zachariah
Zachariah told about Christ's entry into Jerusalem. This may be why Michelangelo chose to place his depiction of Zachariah above the entryway.
Moses
The Annunciation
Bacchus
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Punishment of Haman
Battle Of Cascina Study For A Figure
The artist did not leave his signature on his works. He did, however, include himself -- or a likeness of himself -- in many pieces.
The Original sin and Expulsion from Paradise
The Sacrifice of Noah
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Cappella Paolina
The Martyrdom of St Peter
St. Petronius
The Last Judgement
The Last Judgement sits right above the altar in the Sistine Chapel. The two main colors are that of human flesh against a blue sky, with a little red in the cloaks of angels. The colors in this painting have been dulled by the smoke from the altar candles.
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Madonna of Bruges
Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs
Poet and artist Poliziano suggested to Michelangelo that he create something depicting this legend. It was the final work that he created under the direction of Lorenzo de' Medici.
The Rebellious Slave
The Great Flood
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Teh Drunkenness of Noah
The Entombment
Rebellious Slave
The Dying Slave and the Rebellious Slave are often referred to as an opposing pair. They are part of the slave series meant for the tomb of Pope Julius II.
The Delphic Sibyl
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Back View Of A Woman
Before Michelangelo became well-known, he started his art career by attempting fraud. A patron of his suggested that Michelangelo's work was so skilled that when he sculpted a cupid in the style of the ancient Greeks, that it would pass for an authentic piece of history. They made the statue look as if it had been dug from the ground and sold it. They were later found out, but the buyer was so impressed with Michelangelo's skill, that he invited him to Rome.
Leda and the Swan
Judith and Holofernes
Madonna of Bruges
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
A Battle-Scene
The Sistine Chapel
Battle Of Cascina
In an effort to create some competition, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci were both asked to complete works for the Florentine Hall of State. They were still in conflict with Pisa but wanted to display their victory from the 1364 Battle of Cascina. Neither Leonardo nor Michelangelo was able to finish his piece.
The Cumaean Sibyl
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Delphic Sibyl
The Delphic Sybil contains vibrant color in contrast to what is around her. She is seen here rolling up her scroll and looking toward the Judith scene.
The Brazen Serpent
The Punishment of Haman
David and Goliath
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Pendentive - The Brazen Serpent
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was originally painted with a blue sky and stars by Piermatteo d'Amelia. When a crack disrupted the art, the pope commissioned for it to be repainted. Michelangelo filled that role.
Judith Carrying the Head of Holofernes
Josias, Jechonias, & Salathiel
Grotesque
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Satyr's Head
Michelangelo played an integral part in Florence after the expulsion of the Medici rule. He was hired as director of fortifications for Florence. After the Medici retook the city, he was forgiven and employed again by Clement VI.
Head of a Faun
Battle of the Centaurs
St. Petronius
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
David
The Risen Christ
The original piece of marble that Michelangelo used to sculpt Christ had a black streak right where the face was to be. This discouraged him, and although the sculpture did eventually get completed, many other artists have made alterations and modifications to it.
Pieta
Saint Peter
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Madonna and Child
Sleeping Cupid
The Libyan Sibyl
The Libyan Sibyl demonstrates Michelangelo's accuracy in painting and shows that he was skilled in painting women as well as men. Noted is the separation of the toe from the foot, in accordance with how she is positioned.
Rachel
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Cristo della Minerva
Brutus
Medici Chapel
Victory
The Victory sculpture is thought by some to be connected to the slave sculptures meant for Pope Julius II tomb. The Victor stands above a slave, with a knee on the shoulder. He shows great strength as he reaches for a garment with one hand.
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Florentine Pieta
David-Apollo
It is uncertain whether this sculpture was meant to be David or the god Apollo. It serves as a great example of a work in progress, showing the chisel and hammer marks.
A Flying Angel
A Condemned Sinner
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
The Conversion of Saul
This biblical story can be found in Acts 9. Saul was blinded by God for speaking ill of him. Then he sent Ananias to speak to Saul. He was then cured of his blindness and the plans God had for him were made known.
The Dying Slave
Moses
St. Matthew
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Slave (dying)
This is part of the slave collection for Pope Julius II tomb. Its counterparts, the Rebellious slave, and the Dying Slave can be found at the Louvre.
The Torment of Saint Anthony
The Entombment
The Drunkenness of Noah
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
The Erythraean Sibyl
The Last Judgment
Ancestors of Christ - Asa consoling his father
These figures are set in a triangular frame. Asa and his father exist in the discreet background. The woman in the foreground is said to be the mother.
The Conversion of Saul
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Saint Gregory
A Flying Angel
Study for Haman
In the book of Esther, Haman was a vizier under Xerxes. He was often referred to as the Agagite.
Study of an Antique Torso of Venus
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Achim - Eliud
It is not determined who the figures are and whether the old man is Achim or Eliud. This depiction sits on the south wall of the Sistine Chapel.
Study for the Right Arm of Night
Hercules and Antaeus
Figure and Animal Studies
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Studies for the Laurentian Library Vestibule
The Ancestors of Christ: Jesse, David, Salomon
The Martyrdom of St. Peter
The Holy Family with the Infant John the Baptist
Also called the Doni Tondo. This painting was pioneer to the style of mannerism, where figures are portrayed in unnatural poses.
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Christ at the Column
Study for a Single Wall Tomb
the Genius of Victory
Study for an Annunciation
It is said that Michelangelo's family was wealthy, until his banker grandfather failed. He then lived by leasing land. Michelangelo became one of the wealthiest men of his time and died with today's equivalent of tens of millions of dollars.
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Battle Scene 1504
After much research, it was found that Michelangelo was paid by Pope Clement VII an annual salary of today's equivalent to $600,000. For the Sistine Chapel, he received the equivalent of $10 million dollars. Even though he was considered the wealthiest artist of all time, he died in his home with very little furniture and was quite a prude when it came to spending money, or even admitting what kinds of funds he had.
The Dying Slave
Battle of Cascina
The Last Judgement
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Moses
The Rebellious Slave
The Deluge
In the Bible, the deluge was brought down on Earth to cleanse it of sinners. Michelangelo depicts the Ark with the few righteous ones, and with the others drowning, or searching for safety while clinging to their material belongings.
Atlas
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Leah
Atlas
Brutus
Michelangelo created this bust while he was in Rome in 1539-40. Brutus was the man who killed Julius Caesar.
Moses
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Tomb of Pope Julius II
Michelangelo spent quite a bit of time on this tomb. Many of the sculptures meant for this project never made it to their intended resting place. Most were never finished, including the slave series.
Ground Plan of the Lantern's Base
Design for the Laurentian Library Door
Diagram for a River God
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Standing Cupid
Judith and Holofernes
One Kneeling and Three Seated Nude Men
Crouching Boy
The meaning behind the Crouching Boy is unknown. Some think it represents a new birth, others the depressive morals of the Florentine of the time. Still others believe that it represents a fallen soldier.
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Study for Adam
A Study for Adam is done in red chalk. This drawing is the base for the painting of Adam in the Sistine Chapel.
The Creation of Eve
The Prophet Daniel
The Persian Sibyl
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Cleopatra
Michelangelo drew Cleopatra to present to Tommaso de’ Cavalieri, a Roman nobelman, in 1532. He became one of Michelangelo's most adored friends who wrote many letters to his admirer.
The Ancestors of Christ: Asa, Josaphat, Joram
The Virgin and child with St. Anne
Rachel
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Which Michelangelo masterpiece is shown in this image?
Archers shooting at a Herm
The story subject for this piece by Michelangelo is unknown. Some question whether it has a story source or not. The archers are posed as if they have bows, but the only bow seen is the one in Cupid's lap while he sleeps.
Study for the Julius tomb
The Flagellation of Christ
Battle of the Centaurs
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