Artist · 1475 – 1564
Michelangelo
Produced masterpieces across sculpture, painting and architecture — including the David, the Pietà, the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the dome of St. Peter's — defining the High Renaissance and shaping Western art for centuries.
Greatest Achievements
- Carved the David and the Pietà, landmarks of Western sculpture.
- Painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling over four years.
- Designed the dome of St. Peter's Basilica.
Major Accomplishments
- Carved the David and the Pietà, landmarks of Western sculpture.
- Painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling over four years.
- Designed the dome of St. Peter's Basilica.
Major Works
- David
- Pietà
- The Sistine Chapel ceiling
- The Last Judgment
Impact Analysis
Michelangelo defined the ideal of the artist as a creative genius and set standards in sculpture, painting and architecture that shaped Western art for centuries.
Historical influence score: 95/100