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What is the overall theme of the sistine chapel paintings?

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... 12 large figures of the Apostles onto the ceiling, the artist had other ideas. He proceeded to convince the pope that a grander scheme would be better and went on to paint over 300 figures onto the ceiling of 'The Sistine Chapel'. Today it is viewed as one of the greatest examples of Renaissance Fresco painting that exists. read more

The overall theme of Michelangelo’s painting was the relationship between God and man. He wanted to show a deeper connection in that relationship. read more

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