3He wasn’t originally chosen to complete the Sistine Chapel

At the time of Michelangelo’s rise, it was Raphael who was the hot painter in town, and it was Raphael who Pope Julius II originally chose to work on the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo’s fame was growing with his commissions and the young artist was stealing some of Raphael’s business.

Out of jealousy or pride, Raphael convinced the Pope to hire Michelangelo instead, hoping to prove that the young artist was truly just a sculptor and not able to paint as well as himself. Obviously he was disappointed.

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