Michelangelo |
Michelangelo, born Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet of the High Renaissance. He was born in the Republic of Florence and is recognized as one of the most creative and influential artists in the history of Western art. Michelangelo's work was inspired by models from classical antiquity, and he was central to the revival of classical Greek and Roman art. His phenomenal virtuosity as a sculptor, painter, and architect is married to a reputation for being hot-tempered and volatile. He was the first artist recognized by contemporaries as a genius and the only artist of whom it was claimed in his lifetime that he surpassed Antiquity. His most celebrated creations have become icons of world culture, including the monumental marble David in Florence, the astonishing frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, and the soaring dome of Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Michelangelo's art is characterized by its innovative approach to composition, use of light and color, and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects and the emotions evoked by the scenes. He was a master of the human figure and his creations were revered and coveted particularly for their ingenious compositions and their focus on the human form. His work exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of Western art, and he was considered one of the greatest artists of all time. Michelangelo's legacy continues to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide, and his contributions to the art world have solidified his reputation as a prominent figure in the history of Italian and Western art. MICHELANGELO OIL PAINTING REPRODUCTIONiPaintings.com is the premier source for exquisite hand-painted Michelangelo oil painting reproductions on canvas at wholesale prices. All of our Michelangelo oil paintings are 100% hand-painted on canvas by our skilled artists and are absolutely magnificent! Please be assured that we DO NOT sell canvas transfers or prints that have brushstrokes applied on top. At iPaintings.com, you are buying a genuine signed oil painting on canvas that is painted from scratch by one of our talented master artists. Every Michelangelo oil painting reproduction starts with a blank canvas and is entirely painted by hand until the oil painting is completed. With each beautiful brushstroke, our artists capture every detail and character of the original Michelangelo oil paintings. We promise that as beautiful as the oil paintings appear on our website, they are truly 10 TIMES more beautiful in person! Simply put, our oil paintings are spectacular! |