The Life Of Michelangelo

Michelangelo's Birth

Mar 6, 1475

Michelangelo was born on March 6, 1475, in Caprese, Italy. His family was a middleclass family who held jobs in the banking industry.

Columbus discovers the New World

Oct 12, 1492

Columbis was origonally searching for a quicker way to India. However his discovery led to a new era of exploration. (history.com)

Columbus Goes on his Second Journey

Sep 25, 1493

On this voyage Columbus discovers Jamacia, Dominaca, and Puerto Rico.

Pieta Sculpted

Oct 9, 1498

The fluid like flow of the fabric on Mary and Jesus, the sculpted positions of the two, and detail of the skin, all create this beautiful piece of artwork. The sculpture depicts a dead Jesus in his mother’s (Mary’s) arms.

Michelangelo Sculpts David

Jul 6, 1501

David was origonally sculpted for the Medici family, in Florence, Italy. It was meant to bea symbol representing strength and anger. The character traits of David are important because michangelo sculpted what he would have looked like before battle, strong-willed and ready to fight.

Pocket Hankercheif Becomes Popular

Jan 3, 1503

Pocket hankercheifs, they show a sign of wealth and serve a practical use in daily life, start to gain popularity in everyday society.

Michelangelo sculpts the '12 Apostles"

Sep 11, 1503

Michelangelo sculpts the '12 Apostles" on the Cathedrial of Santa Maria del Fiore (Our Lady of the Flower) also known as the Duomo, which is the Italian word for cathedral.

Starts Work on Pope Julius II's Tomb

Apr 25, 1505

Michelangelo is summoned to Rome by Pope Julius II. He is asked to create the tomb for the pope. He spent eight whole months in the quarries in Carrara,Italy selecting the perfect marble for the tomb he was to build for the Pope.

Medical Restrictions

Jun 4, 1509

First attempts made to restrict the rights, of qualified and liscenced doctors, to practice medicine.

Michelangelo Finishes The Sistine Chapel

Oct 31, 1512

After many years of solo work on the Sistine Chapel in Vatcan City Michelangelo finally finishes his project and reveales it to the public, who are in awe.

Juan Ponce de Leon Discovers Florida

Apr 2, 1513

After stoping at San Salvador, Juan and his crew got to the east coast of Florida in April 1513. He named the land "Pascua de Florida" (feast of flowers) because the day they first spotted land, was Palm Sunday. He then claimed the land for Spain.

Starts to Work for the Medici Family

Mar 14, 1515

Michelangelo spent these years working mostly for the Medici family in Florence, Italy. He designed and sculpted tombs for the family. During that time he also designed the Medici Chapel for the family.

Europe Discovers Porcelin

Jul 12, 1518

Asian porcilin reaches Europe in relatively large quantites for the first time in history.

Michelangelo begins painting Last Judgment

May 20, 1536

Michelangelo begins painting Last Judgment portion of the Sistine Chapel.

Made Cheif Archatech of St. Peter's Basilica

Apr 5, 1546

Michelangelo was given the privelege of being the cheif archatect for St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

Michelangelo's Death

Mar 5, 1564

On this day the great artist, Michelangelo died at his home in Rome, Italy.