Michelangelo's Life, 2nd Edition

Ascanio Condivi, a young pupil and assistant of Michelangelo, earned the trust and confidence of the renowned artist. Based largely on Michelangelo's own words, Condivi's biography recounts the life, relationships with patrons, artistic goals, and achievements of the great master, serving as a foundational text in the study of Michelangelo for centuries.

The importance of Condivi's work was evident early on. Just fifteen years after its initial publication in 1553, Vasari integrated much of it into the second edition of his "Lives of the Artists" to enhance and correct his own biography of Michelangelo. However, despite Vasari's familiarity with Michelangelo, the sculptor never shared as much with him as he did with Condivi, making the latter's account an essential source for understanding Michelangelo's life.

Originally released in 1976, this translation is now being offered in paperback for the first time. It features an updated introduction, reflecting new research, as well as a comprehensive bibliography and endnotes section. This edition provides readers with a complete and modernized version of Condivi's pivotal biography, ensuring a thorough examination of Michelangelo's life and work remains accessible to all.

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