The Divine Michelangelo

500 years ago, Michelangelo created three of the art world's greatest and most enduring icons: the statue of David, the painted ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican and the dome of St Peter's in Rome. This revealing drama documentary traces his development from angry young man to renowned sculptor and creator of incredible paintings. How was one individual capable of producing such work?

First Aired

Feb 28, 2004

Last Aired

Mar 7, 2004

Network

BBC One

Country

GB