Bible Artwork

Ancestors of Christ: figures

Michelangelo- Sistine Chapel  ·  1509
Ancestors of Christ: figures
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About This Artwork

The figures are in the triangular spandrel in the second bay between Isaiah and the Delphic Sibyl, over the Josiah-Jechoniah-Shealtiel lunette. The figures probably represent Jechoniah's family with their son Shealtiel.

Artwork Details

Artist
Michelangelo- Sistine Chapel
Collection
Sistine Chapel Ceiling
Date
1509
Artwork Type
Fresco
Primary Figure
Jesus

Source and Credit

Source: Wikimedia Commons
Credit: Web Gallery of Art: Image Info about artworkwga QS:P11807,"m/michelan/3sistina/7triangl/02_4sp2f"
License: Public domain