a portrait of the greatest artist of the Italian Renaissance
"Written by a world-renowned expert, this . . . portrait of the artist examines Michelangelo's unusual beginnings, tracking his meteoric rise to fame and brash, difficult-to-work-with attitude. In addition to . . . photos of Michelangelo's varied works, it includes images of meaningful memorabilia from his life: personal letters, preliminary sketches, sonnets, and even his birth certificate" -- Amazon.
