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The Divine Michelangelo

The Divine Michelangelo

2004 1 Seasons 2 Episodes ⭐ 9.0 Drama

500 years ago, Michelangelo created three of the art world's greatest and most enduring icons: the statue of David, the painted ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican and the dome of St Peter's in Rome. This revealing drama documentary traces his development from angry young man to renowned sculptor and creator of incredible paintings. How was one individual capable of producing such work?

500 years ago, Michelangelo created three of the art world's greatest and most enduring icons: the statue of David, the painted ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican and the dome of St Peter's in Rome. This revealing drama documentary traces his development from angry young man to renowned sculptor and creator of incredible paintings. How was one individual capable of producing such work?

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

A Brutal Boyhood

The first part traces Michelangelo’s troubled early life and the roots of his extraordinary artistic drive. Through dr

EP 2

Mark of Genius

The second part follows Michelangelo at the height of his powers, from carving David out of a flawed block of marble to

Popular Cast

Susannah York

Susannah York

Narrator