Michelangelo: The Artist and his Times

One of the greatest artists of all time, Michelangelo is universally recognized. In this engaging biography, William E. Wallace presents a fresh perspective on the artist. Michelangelo was not just a supremely talented sculptor, painter, architect, and poet, but also an aristocrat who deeply believed in the ancient and noble heritage of his family. This belief in his noble lineage drove his lifelong ambition to improve his family’s financial position and elevate the social status of artists. Michelangelo’s aspirations are reflected in his writings, attire, demeanor, and his ability to befriend, influence, and at times, refuse requests from popes, kings, and princes.

Drawing from Michelangelo's own words and the accounts of his contemporaries, this biography not only narrates his personal experiences but also vividly portrays the culture and society of Renaissance Florence and Rome. Comparable to Irving Stone's novel The Agony and the Ecstasy, this biography offers a compelling and relatable portrayal of this extraordinary yet down-to-earth historical figure.

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