num_pages: 6
description: The author of the acclaimed Brunellechi's Dome offers a fascinating account of Michelangelo's creation of his masterpiece, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, from his original commission from Pope Julius II, through the artist's four years of work, to the final acclaim at the painting's 1512 unveiling.
language: English
title: Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling
titlecomplete: Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling
characters: Michelangelo, Pope Julius II
genres: Art History, Art, Nonfiction, History, Italy, European History, Historical, Religion, Architecture, Biography
ratings_count: 36418
places: Vatican City, Rome
awards: awardedAt: 1041408000000
name: National Book Critics Circle Award
category: Criticism
publisher: Audio Partners