His full name was Michelangelo Buonarroti.¹⁾

Michelangelo Buonarroti was born on March 6, 1475, in Caprese, Italy.²⁾

He showed early artistic talent, and at the age of 13, he became an apprentice to painter Domenico Ghirlandaio.³⁾

Lorenzo de' Medici recognized Michelangelo's talent and invited him to live in the Medici household.⁴⁾

Michelangelo is renowned for his masterful use of marble. One of his most famous works, the statue of David, was carved from a single block of Carrara marble.⁵⁾

The statue of David symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and the strength of the human spirit.⁶⁾

Michelangelo created the famous sculpture “Pieta” at the age of 24. It depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the body of Jesus after the Crucifixion.⁷⁾

One of his most celebrated works is the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. He painted it between 1508 and 1512.⁸⁾

Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling lying on his back, a position that caused him great physical discomfort.⁹⁾

The iconic image of God reaching out to touch Adam's hand in the Sistine Chapel's “Creation of Adam” is widely recognized.¹⁰⁾

In addition to sculpture and painting, Michelangelo was an accomplished architect. He designed the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.¹¹⁾

Many of Michelangelo's projects remained unfinished, including the tomb of Pope Julius II and the sculptures “Prisoners” or “Slaves.”¹²⁾

Michelangelo was proficient in multiple languages, including Greek and Latin.¹³⁾

Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci had a rivalry, which often fueled the artistic climate of Renaissance Florence.¹⁴⁾

Michelangelo wrote numerous sonnets and poems, expressing his thoughts on art, love, and spirituality.¹⁵⁾