Sistine Chapel Ceiling: Drunkenness of Noah

The 'Drunkenness of Noah' is a segment of the larger, iconic Sistine Chapel ceiling painted by Michelangelo. Created between 1508 and 1512, it is a definitive artwork of the High Renaissance era. This frescoed religious painting depicts the biblical story of Noah's inebriation, illuminating both the beauty and fallibility of mankind. Using the fresco method, Michelangelo created a narrative told through rich color and texture, which added depth to the characters' expressions and reinforced the thematic contrasts running throughout the piece.