Read more about the article The elaboration of the back of Michelangelo’s Julius II sculpture
Michelangelo's lost masterpiece - sculpture Pope Julius II. photo: Robert Schittko

The elaboration of the back of Michelangelo’s Julius II sculpture

The back of this wooden sculpture by Michelangelo shows traces of carving and is deliberately unfinished - another trademark of his style. This "roughly left" back gives the figure a…

Comments Off on The elaboration of the back of Michelangelo’s Julius II sculpture
Read more about the article Michelangelo’s Julius II sculpture and its specificity
Michelangelo's lost masterpiece - sculpture Pope Julius II. photo: Robert Schittko

Michelangelo’s Julius II sculpture and its specificity

The extraordinary pope figure by Michelangelo is particularly impressive due to its detailed mouth. The open mouth shows the masterful craftsmanship of the Italian artist. A lively mouth in a…

Comments Off on Michelangelo’s Julius II sculpture and its specificity