Posted on March 13, 2010.
The majesty of the Sistine Chapel! The Sistine Chapel is not only of Michelangelo. It is a collection of art of the mind and hands of other major Italian painters. The history of the Sistine Chapel back in the 1400s when the then pope, Sixtus IV della Rovere, opted to have Capella Mana renovated. The results are the different tables and false drapes that do not mean only beauty but history as well. Among the most popular painters who worked including Perugino, Domenico Ghirlandaio and Sandro Botticelli, and Pier Matteo d'Amelia, who painted the sky full of stars. In August 15, 1483, when Michelangelo Buonarroti took the responsibility for changing some of the ideas of the Sistine Chapel, by the initiative of Pope Julius II della Rovere, nephew of Sixtus IV.
The ceiling
The song the greatest art of the Sistine Chapel is probably his ceiling. However, except for cracks that might have been the effects of excavation, we will not be able to enjoy the most magnificent work of Michelangelo. The tale of the ceiling is quite exciting. It seems that God has planted the desire in the heart of Michael Angelo. It would have been just a simple visual representation of the 12 Apostles. Dissatisfied, but Michelangelo, with the backing of Julius II, decided to change everything. If you look on the different description on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, you will know it is actually composed of nine stages that form the core Genesis as the fall of man, the story of Noah and story of Creation. The paint usually starts at the entrance wall of the chapel.
Last Judgement
After the sack of Rome and before the beginning of the Council of Trent, Michelangelo worked on the Last Judgement, a huge mural that occupy the entire wall behind the altar of the Sistine Chapel. It was a representation of the coming of Christ and the day of damnation. It showed the different souls Nude Descending hell or ascend to heaven after they have been confronted clear ruling of Christ.
Looking at the Last Judgement, you probably will not feel intimidated in the background, but throughout the entire message he wants to convey. He showed the utmost respect for the people the ultimate power of God. The painting had been controversial, however, after Cardinal Carafa thought it was very immoral and obscene because the pictures were deliberately showing their genitals. He ordered the removal of the fresco, which could be pushed through if not for the insistence and persistence of Michelangelo. To tame its effect on viewers, genitals, which were then "covered" by Daniele da Volterra.
Visit the Chapel
There are many Italian circuits that include tours of the Sistine Chapel. You can even choose to simply visit the Vatican Museums, and certainly, you land inside the chapel. Normally, tourists arrive at the chapel inside through the back of the altar. Then they will observe the chapel until they can reach the entrance of the church. This will give them better opportunities to study and admire the masterpieces in different surroundings and the chapel. However, before entering the chapel, you need to have tickets or passes that you can possibly get to the door.
Relax in the beautiful Vatican gardens
There is a garden that will remind you that there will always be a special place, you can run whenever you feel distressed, but does not the fact that its overall design is more than enough to make you feel blessed for the rest of your life. This may be the simple message, you will get once you get into the Vatican Gardens.
A visit to the Vatican Gardens can take up to three hours.