Michelangelo paints Sistine Chapel ceiling (jan 1, 1508 – dec 31, 1512)
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Pope Julius II, who comissioned him to do it, was far more meddling (visited often, incessant suggestions/criticisms/demands, demanded quick work) than the Medici family, who michelangelo worked for before him; but despite verbally/on paper complaining, michelangelo shut up and listened b/c pope was way more powerful than heAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1508
dec 31, 1512
~ 5 years