The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to
us, but what do we really know about this renaissance genius? Who was this
ambitious and passionate man? A
virtuoso craftsman, Michelangelo's artistry is evident in everything he
touched. Beautiful and
diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the deeply moving Pietà in
the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel
ceiling still leave us breathless today.
Spanning his 89 years, Michelangelo – Love and Death, takes a cinematic journey from the print and drawing rooms of Europe, through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to explore the tempestuous life of Michelangelo. A giant artistic force and universally loved, discover why Michelangelo is without a doubt one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance – and perhaps of all time.