Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Ceiling
The ceiling depicts scenes from Genesis, surrounded by prophets, sibyls, and figures connected with the ancestry and salvation of humanity. Select a highlighted scene to explore its artwork and interpretation.
Ancestors of Christ
Explore Michelangelo's 14 lunettes and eight spandrels, depicting the generations leading to Jesus. Each painting includes historical, biblical, and artistic commentary.
Nine Scenes from Genesis
Drunkenness of Noah
The Great Flood
Sacrifice of Noah
Temptation and Expulsion from Eden
Creation of Eve
Creation of Adam
Separation of Land from Water
Creation of the Sun, Moon, and Plants
Separation of Light from Darkness
Prophet Zechariah
Prophet Jonah
Delphic Sibyl
Prophet Isaiah
Cumaean Sibyl
Prophet Daniel
Libyan Sibyl
Prophet Joel
Erythraean Sibyl
Prophet Ezekiel
Persian Sibyl
Prophet Jeremiah
Judith and Holofernes
David and Goliath
The Brazen Serpent
The Punishment of Haman
