Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564)
*Early Years*
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*
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*Michelangelo’s later years*
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.

The Pieta by Michelangelo Michelangelo
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  • The Pieta
  • The most important work of Michelangelo’s youth
  • This piece of art work that established his reputation
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> David by Michelangelo
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  • 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
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  • Tomb of Giuliano de' Medici
  • A sculpture
  • It was constructed between 1524-1534
  • It is made out of marble
  • It is life size