The Ancestors of Christ: Jotham, Ahaz
- Artist
- Michelangelo
- Date
- 1512
- Style
- High renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Sistine Chapel
'The Ancestors of Christ: Jotham, Ahaz' is a prominent part of the breathtaking Sistine Chapel ceiling, a masterpiece by Michelangelo, epitomizing the High Renaissance period. Executed between 1508 and 1512, this iconic piece stands out as a remarkable example of Fresco art. As a prominent religious painting, this work delineates two significant figures from the Book of Genesis. It showcases Michelangelo's virtuosity in designing a multitude of human forms, both dressed and unclothed. This work has been extraordinarily influential, offering a comprehensive resource of human models for succeeding artists.
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