Art & Splendor: Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel

Painted by Michelangelo single-handedly over 4 grueling years, the Sistine Chapel represents the deepest expression of its creator's personal vision. In 9 panels that span the vast dome, Michelangelo depicts the cataclysmic events of the Bible's book of Genesis from the Creation, to the Drunkenness of Noah, culminating in his prediction of the Apocalypse and the coming of Christ. Join us for a journey to Vatican City, and explore the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in detail. Witness the mysterious work of art unfold its meaning, as we study its profound beauty and the legends it contains.