Michelangelo's Last Paintings: The Conversion Of St. Paul And The Crucifixion Of St. Peter In The Cappella Paolina, Vatican Palace
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Leo Steinberg
Binding: Hardback
Published: Phaidon, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: small cip on dust jacket spine
This scholarly volume presents a meticulous examination of two monumental works by Michelangelo, The Conversion of St. Paul and The Crucifixion of St. Peter. It chronicles the artistic and theological significance of these frescoes, located within the Cappella Paolina of the Vatican Palace. The author uncovers the profound complexities and innovative techniques employed by the master in his final painted commissions. Through detailed analysis, the text illustrates how these late works reflect Michelangelo's evolving spiritual and artistic vision. This authoritative study offers unparalleled insights into the creation and enduring legacy of these often-overlooked masterpieces.
Author: Leo Steinberg
Binding: Hardback
Published: Phaidon, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: small cip on dust jacket spine
This scholarly volume presents a meticulous examination of two monumental works by Michelangelo, The Conversion of St. Paul and The Crucifixion of St. Peter. It chronicles the artistic and theological significance of these frescoes, located within the Cappella Paolina of the Vatican Palace. The author uncovers the profound complexities and innovative techniques employed by the master in his final painted commissions. Through detailed analysis, the text illustrates how these late works reflect Michelangelo's evolving spiritual and artistic vision. This authoritative study offers unparalleled insights into the creation and enduring legacy of these often-overlooked masterpieces.