Bible Artwork

Ancestors of Christ

Ancestors of Christ: figures
Michelangelo- Sistine Chapel  ·  1511
Ancestors of Christ
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About This Artwork

The figures are in the triangular spandrel in the sixth bay between Ezekiel and the Persian Sibyl. The spandrel is situated over the Rehoboam-Abijah lunette. It is usually assumed that the male figure in the shadows represents Solomon, the father of Rehoboam.

Artwork Details

Artist
Michelangelo- Sistine Chapel
Collection
Sistine Chapel Ceiling
Date
1511
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/06_1sp5f"
License: Public domain