Michelangelo Buonarroti (mar 6, 1475 – feb 18, 1564)
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A highly influential Italian artist of the High Renaissance, known for his versatility as a sculptor, painter, architect, and poet. He's often considered one of the greatest artists of all time and the quintessential Renaissance man. Some of his most famous works include the sculptures David and Pietà, the fresco paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and the architecture of St. Peter's Basilica.
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