New Book Highlights The Lesser-Known Accomplishments Of Michelangelo In His 80s
St. Louis on the Air · St. Louis Public Radio
November 6, 201920m 22s
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Show Notes
Most people are knowledgeable about the early accomplishments of Michelangelo, like his work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling in his 30s. But the artist and architect worked well into his 80s, at a time when the average life expectancy was about 40 to 45 years.
The latter part of Michelangelo’s career is the focus of a new book by Washington University Art History Professor William Wallace. It’s titled “Michelangelo, God's Architect: The Story of His Final Years and Greatest Masterpiece.”