Monday, July 24, 2006

Oasis of Eternity -- Michelangelo 3: Sistine Chapel Ceiling


The paintings on the ceiling of Sistine Chapel were done by Michelangelo from 1508 to 1512. The paintings include 9 scenes from the Book of Genesis, the order of the scenes from the altar towards the main entrance:

1. The Separation of Light and Dark
2. The Creation of the Sun, Moon, and Planets
3. The Separation of Land and Water



4. The Creation of Adam
5. The Creation of Eve
6. The Temptation and Expulsion



7. The Sacrifice of Noah
8. The Flood
9. Drunkenness of Noah


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