#ArtHistory #Michelangelo
A marble bust of Christ in a Roman basilica has been re-attributed to Michelangelo after 200 years. An independent researcher's decade of archival work, not stylistic analysis, led to the discovery, challenging narratives about the artist's late-life practices. read more
Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Fresco May Depict Breast Cancer Woman
#Michelangelo #SistineChapelMichelangelo's Sistine Chapel painting may feature a woman with breast cancer, according to researchers. The fresco, part of a series from the Book of Genesis, depicts the woman's right breast and armpit area consistent with the disease, aligning with themes of death and punishment. read more