The Creation of Adam, Detail of God's and Adam's Hands, from the Sistine Ceiling Giclee Print by Michelangelo Buonarroti at AllPosters.com

The outstretched hand of God reaching out to Adam in “The Creation of Adam” by Renaissance master Michelangelo (1475 – 1564) is expressively depicted with an air of suspenseful anticipation. Portraying the moment preceding their connection, the legendary gesture is part of one of nine scenes from Genesis which Michelangelo painted on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. A genius versed in the arts, sciences and anatomy, Michelangelo had a profound influence on the advancement of Western art.

Intellectually versatile, the brilliant Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475 – 1564) was also a skilled architect, poet and engineer. His studies of human anatomy and movement resulted in figures that were remarkably lifelike. Michelangelo’s crowning achievements were his sculptures, “Pietà” and “David,” created before he was 30, and the Sistine Chapel ceiling fresco, which was finished in four years and contained 300 figures. His eternal masterpieces were rendered in a wide range of media, and he was the first artist to have two biographies written about him in his lifetime.

This giclée print offers beautiful color accuracy. Giclée (French for “to spray”) is a printing process where millions of ink droplets are sprayed onto the paper’s surface creating natural color transitions. The high-quality paper (235 gsm) is a great option for framing with its smooth, acid free surface.

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The Creation of Adam, Detail of God's and Adam's Hands, from the Sistine Ceiling

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Posted on: 1/24/2012

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The Creation of Adam

By Phil

from Columbus, OH

Pros

Attractive Frame Design
Great Quality Material
Nice Workmanship
Perfect Size
Vibrant Colors
Visually Appealing
Vivid Detail

Cons

Purchase Reason

Accent Piece
Decoration
Fill Wall Space

Comments:

Completed the living room decor

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