42cm x 62cm. Oil on canvas board.
From Michelangelo’s Tomb of Lorenzo de Medici. Phillip Carrero.
The Medici Chapels form part of a monumental complex developed over almost two centuries in close connection with the adjoining church of San Lorenzo, considered the “official” church of the Medici family who lived in the neighbouring palace on Via Larga (it is now known as the Medici-Riccardi Palace).
The articulation of the architecture structure and the strength of Michelangelo’s sculptures reflect a complex symbolism of Human Life, where “active life” and “contemplative life” interact to free the soul after death, a philosophical concept closely linked to Michelangelo’s own spirituality.
Do you wish to know more about Michelangelo and his life, his creations? We ve created a time line below to highlight the important dates and periods of his life to give you a better sense of all he did and created.
Thank you, Michelangelo was my favourite artist.
Regards, Phillip.