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Detail from The Creation of Adam

Contrary to popular belief, he painted in a standing position, not lying on his back. According to Vasari, "The work was carried out in extremely uncomfortable conditions, from his having to work with his head tilted upwards". Michelangelo described his physical discomfort in a humorous sonnet accompanied by a little sketch (see below).

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3-D interior view 3-D interior view www.vatican.va/various/cappelle/sistina_vr/index.html - Web

Visual/Interactive Tour of the Sistine Chapel Ceil... Visual/Interactive Tour of the Sistine Chapel Ceiling and upper walls, with identifications and detail images beckydaroff.com/arthistory/scc/ - Web

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Models of wax and clay used by Michelangelo in mak... Models of wax and clay used by Michelangelo in making his sculpture and paintings www.michelangelomodels.com - Web

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