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1546 BCE
Chief Architect
Michelangelo's true glory in the field of architecture was achieved when he was made chief architect of St. Peter's Basilica in 1546. -
1500 BCE
Finished "Pietta"
The dignified painter finished the sculpture when he was only 25 years old. -
1498 BCE
Moving to Rome
Michelangelo's career blossomed after his relocation in Rome in 1498. -
1495 BCE
Return to Florence
He returned to Florence in 1495 to start his career as a sculptor, following the theme and style of classical antiquity. -
1492 BCE
First Sculptures
The artist carved "Battle of the Centaurs" and "Madonna Seated on a Step" at the fertile age of 17. -
1492 BCE
Leaving Florence
After the Medici family fell from power due to Lorenzo's death in 1492, Michelangelo soon fled to Bologna to continue his studies. -
1489 BCE
Second Apprenticeship
The artist moved into the palace of Lorenzo de' Medici to study classical sculptures. -
1488 BCE
Apprenticeship
Apprenticed to Domenico Ghirlandaio -
Mar 6, 1475
Birth
Michelangelo Buonarroti was born on March 6, 1475, in Caprese, Italy. -
Oct 31, 1512
Completion of the Sistine Chapel ceiling
The artist guarded the project, until the revelation of the finished artwork on October 31, 1512. -
Feb 18, 1564
Death
The extraordinary artist fell deceased on February 18th, 1564 - a few weeks short of his 89th birthday- in his residence, Marcel de'Corvi, in Rome.