Before reaching the age of 30, Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) had already sculpted David and Pietà, two of the most famous sculptures in the entire history of art. As a sculptor, painter, draftsman, and architect, the achievements of this Italian master are unique―since before his time and until today, no artist has ever produced such a vast, multifaceted, and wide-ranging oeuvre.
This comprehensive book explores Michelangelo’s life and work with a richly illustrated biographical essay a...