Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is one of Michelangelo's most famous works. Learn more about the history of this masterpiece. 1508-12, fresco (Vatican, Rome). Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.

[henry-bonp]

Most of us have never been to the Sistine Chapel. And yet Michelangelo's ceiling paintings are so iconic that many of us are quite familiar with them. It is without a doubt one of the world's greatest works of art.

[johnabney]

Each panel is a masterpiece in addition to the ceiling as a whole - that’s 10 masterpieces in one place. Unparalleled and I think it is the greatest artwork ever accomplished.

[dps]

Just heard this while in the Sistine Chapel. What a feeling. Thanks for such amazing and accurate description

[earthakitt]

To anyone who is non-Christian, the art in churches is because a lot of people back then didn't know how to read or write and therefore didn't have a vast knowledge of the Bible. So fortunate people like Michelangelo who actually did have a good sense of literacy used art to explain and symbolize stories and events of the Bible. This is also seen in stained glass windows which are also in many Christian structures of worship.

[danman]

You guys are such experts it blows my mind! Not only your knowledge but your passion and articulate unpacking of information. Clearly you have both spent a great deal of time in your fields. Thank you!

[karenmattera]

Wonderful description. I had the opportunity to see this masterpiece in person a few years ago. Looking forward to my next visit. Your commentaries open my eyes and inspire me to learn more. Thank you.

[fidelspagolla]

I was there just yesterday, it is breathtaking.

[TheMactoni]

Love this series. Brief, clear, delicate voices… even the jazz ending. You re great. Thank you!

[snipermafia]

One day I'm gonna visit the Sistine Chapel. I'm gonna be more mesmerized now that I know the story and creation of such a magnificent piece by a historical artist from the Renaissance Period. Magnifico!

[SonicPhonic]

Fantastic video which presents Michelangelo's architecture of his Sistine Chapel better than anything else I've seen!

[xihuantiyu]

I visited this place last month. It was magnificent. Almost all other part of Vatican museum is open for taking pictures except this chapel. I quietly took a few shots without aiming from the viewfinder of my DSLR. It made me feel like I got a piece of painting on the ceiling.

[weixiangzhang]

wow, I cried. thank you for making this.

[MJTributeChannel]

Michelangelo was the definiton of a pure genius. Every single brush stroke of this absolutely incredible art was done by that ONE man! Everytime I let that fact sink in, I feel a bit lost in the vastness of my own mind. If one human can do something like this, imagine what we could do together if we all would unfold and unite the power of our souls and the heavenly spirit that lies deep inside of us. The world would be a different place...

[Raysliquidity]

My only complaint- I wish this was longer, would have loved to hear both narrators explore more of the chapel

[rupertrozells]

So inspirational, Michelangelo is a master genius of all time. He must be God's gift to mankind. His paintings are lifelike &it looks better than photographs. His paintings are a divine creation bestowed from God Almighty.

[NoU-outc]

Not the most religious person by any means but to hear and see them explain his art in the chapel is amazing, the art is amazing and the story it depicts is captivating

[circle]

i like the fact that they all worked out in these depictions

[Gk-nmjv]

I just haven't enough words to appreciate you for your great work!!!Thank YOU sooo muchhh!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[nyx]

What a moment in time indeed... When time travel becomes real I am going there to see this amazing artists at work 😜

[thegreathawk]

(Michelangelo high up on scaffolding at night, painting, with the gleam of unparalleled genius in his eyes and nearly reaching a perfect union with god. Then he drops his brush and it tumbles down 40 feet and it lands with an echoing thud down below): *"SONOMABITCH!"*