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Michelangelo Buonarroti: The Creation of Adam

Michelangelo Buonarroti 1475 – 1564

The Creation of Adam

fresco (480 × 230 cm) — 1508-1512
Sistine Chapel, Vatican City

Michelangelo Buonarroti biography

This work is linked to Genesis 1:27

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An energetic, dynamic, flying God points his finger at Adam, who is struck with life. There is no visible spark, but Michelangelo did not need one to create this very strong image.

This well-known fresco is part of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, showing several other episodes from Genesis as well.