Arts
How many years did it take to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Four
Background
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling in four years (1508 to 1512). He mostly worked alone and standing on a tall scaffold. The surface covers more than 500 square meters. The most famous scene is the Creation of Adam.
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