Michelangelo

Already revered by his admirers during his lifetime as "Il Divino" (the Divine), Michelangelo Buonarroti embodies the ideal artist of the Renaissance in Italy. No sculptor or painter was able to depict man more impressively in stone and colour; his grandiose masterpieces are still world-famous today.   About the Author Art historian Ruth Dangelmaier has worked for many years as a freelance writer and editor. She lives with her family in Cologne.