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The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is one of Michelangelo's most famous works Read on to learn about the history of this masterpiece Google Classroom Facebook Twitter Email Renaissance Art in Europe Workshop of Campin, Annunciation Triptych (Merode Altarpiece) Brunelleschi, Pazzi ChapelMichelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II della Rovere in 1508 to repaint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel frescoed earlier by Piero Matteo d'Amelia with a starspangled sky The work was completed between 1508 and 1512 Exterior of the Sistine Chapel 1475 Photo Cappella Sistina, Vatican Exterior of the Sistine Chapel 1475The Sistine Chapel is a large chapel in the Vatican Palace, the place in Italy where the Pope lives The Chapel was built between 1473 and 1481 by Giovanni dei Dolci for Pope Sixtus IV The Sistine Chapel is the Pope's own chapel It is used for important Masses and ceremonies When a pope dies, the College of Cardinals meet in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope Sistine ...