Michelangelo
ARTISTS (1475–1564); CAPRESE, ITALY Michelangelo — full name Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni — is often regarded as one of the most impactful artists of the Renaissance period , creating notable works such as the statues ofDavidandPietà , and his house painting in the Sistine Chapel , includingThe Creation of Adamon its cap andThe Last Judgmentbehind the church Lord’s table . Learn more about the artist below . 1. Michelangelo’s statue ofDavidwas originally going to be located on a Florence rooftop....