Michelangelo: The Genesis of the Sistine
March 26 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Michelangelo: The Genesis of the Sistine
March 6, 2025 – May 28, 2025
Muscarelle Museum of Art
Bringing 25 rarely-displayed masterpiece drawings by Michelangelo to the United States, Michelangelo: The Genesis of the Sistine will offer American viewers an unprecedented opportunity. They can experience first-hand the genius of the famed artist. The exhibition will display Michelangelo’s initial studies and early drawings of the famous frescoes of the Sistine Chapel. It will explore the rich story of the origin of these works. These frescoes are arguably some of the most famous in the world.
Curated by Adriano Marinazzo, Muscarelle Curator of Special Projects, the exhibition is based on his extensive scholarship. It highlights new and compelling theories about Michelangelo’s work. This includes a comparison between The Creation of Adam and a self-portrait. This comparison suggests that the artist may have envisioned himself as the Creator.
Don’t miss the rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Michelangelo’s creative process. Examine drawings that reveal the artist’s work in progress, offering a unique glimpse into his dreams, personality, and inner struggles.
To ensure the best experience possible for visitors, we are limiting the number of people in the galleries at any given time through a timed-entry ticketing process.
* Docent-led tours of Michelangelo will ONLY be offered at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and ONLY at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. Tours will last approximately 20 minutes. If you’re interested in a docent-led tour, please choose one of these ticket times.
