What is Michelangelo famous for?

Michelangelo was a famous artist from the Renaissance period whose works include sculptures and paintings. His "David" and the "Pietà" are his two most famous sculptures. His paintings include the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. read more

Michelangelo’s most well-known work is the statue of David. The most famous sculpture in the west, the masterpiece established Michelangelo as one of the greatest sculptors of all time. It represents the Biblical hero David apparently after he has made up his mind to fight Goliath but before the actual fight. read more

Painter, sculptor, architect and poet Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (March 6, 1475 to February 18, 1564) is considered one of the most famous artists of the Italian Renaissance, with works including the "David" and "Pieta" statues and the ceiling paintings of Rome's Sistine Chapel, including the "Last Judgment.". read more