The Agony and the Ecstasy
Pope Julius II is eager to leave behind works by which he will be remembered. To this end he cajoles Michelangelo into painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. A fascinating light on that epochal artistic achievement.


Pope Julius II is eager to leave behind works by which he will be remembered. To this end he cajoles Michelangelo into painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. A fascinating light on that epochal artistic achievement.