Reference code
RI2/23
Title
Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel, Slade lecture 1 (fair copy)
Date
1880
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 document of 21 pages
Previous reference codes
2056.B
Historical Background
Delivered at Oxford on December 2nd 1880.
Content Description
Michelangelo's predecessors, his contemporaries. His ripeness for the work, the insight of Pope Julius in employing him; his engineering skill and training; his assistants and their limitations. His knowledge, character and methods. General descrition of the chapel and the subjects, the fresco's current condition, contrasts and variety of treatment.
Associated Material
RI2/17