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Michelangelo's Life in Weeks

A towering figure of the Renaissance who excelled as a sculptor, painter, architect, and poet. His David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling are among the greatest artistic achievements in history.

1475–1564 Italian Artist & Sculptor 4,641 weeks (89 years)

Michelangelo's 4,641 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

4,641
Total Weeks
32,487
Days Lived
5
Key Milestones
89
Years

Key Milestones

Age 13 · Week ~676

Became an apprentice to the painter Domenico Ghirlandaio

Age 24 · Week ~1,248

Completed the Pietà for St. Peter's Basilica

Age 29 · Week ~1,508

Unveiled the sculpture of David in Florence

Age 37 · Week ~1,924

Completed the Sistine Chapel ceiling

Age 71 · Week ~3,692

Appointed architect of St. Peter's Basilica

Legacy

Sculpted the iconic David and painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling, considered supreme masterpieces of Renaissance art. Also designed the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

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