Michelangelo

Michelangelo Buonarroti or commonly known as Michelangelo was born in the year of 1474. Michelangelo was born in the small village of Caprese in Florence. He was the son of a government agent. When Michelangelo turned 12 years old he became an apprentice to Domenico Ghirlandajo one of the most popular painters in Florence.
 * Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564)**
 * Early Years***


 * Michelangelo***

Michelangelo started to travel in 1494 and moved to Rome. He lived in Rome from 1496 to 1501. This is where he carved in marble a life-size statue of the Roman wine god Bacchus. Michelangelo returned to Florence in 1501 and remained there until 1505.
 * Michelangelo’s later years***

> > **David by Michelangelo** >
 * The Pieta by Michelangelo Michelangelo**
 * //The Pieta//
 * The most important work of Michelangelo’s youth
 * This piece of art work that established his reputation
 * //David//
 * David is a statue
 * He is one of the greatest kings of Israel
 * David ruled for about 40 years
 * David was also a musician and a poet


 * Tomb of Giuliano de' Medici by Michelangelo**
 * //Tomb of Giuliano de' Medici//
 * A sculpture
 * It was constructed between 1524-1534
 * It is made out of marble
 * It is life size