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Clean-up begins of Sistine Chapel’s Last Judgement

February 4, 2026February 7, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Vatican has announced a new conservation clean-up of Michelangelo’s Last Judgement in the Sistine Chapel, around 30 years after the previous major restoration was completed.

Libyan sibyl detail from the Sistine Chapel

A rare Michelangelo study for the Sistine ceiling up for auction

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A newly identified Michelangelo study has come to light, linked directly to the Sistine Chapel ceiling. It is the only known preparatory study for the ceiling ever to appear at auction.

A glimpse at the Sistine Chapel

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Sistine Chapel, located within the Vatican City, is one of the most significant cultural and religious landmarks in the world. Its importance lies not only in its function as a papal chapel but also in its artistic achievements, particularly the ceiling frescoes painted by Michelangelo.