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Which artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel between 1508 and 1512?
Answer
Michelangelo
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling, including the iconic 'Creation of Adam' scene, working on his back for four years on scaffolding he designed himself.
💡 Did you know?
Michelangelo initially refused the Sistine Chapel commission, insisting he was a sculptor, not a painter.
Other options people guess
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Raphael
- Botticelli
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