16 Inches Long
20 Inches Tall
Resin/Wooden Back
Wooden-Frame
The Sistine Chapel ceiling is regarded as one of the most influential and recognizable pieces of art to come from the Renaissance. It was commissioned by Pope Julius II and was painted by Michelangelo from 1508 of 1512. The Sistine Chapel consists of 9 scenes from the Bible`s book of Genesis. This is a replica printing is of the Ignudi featured in the scene titled `the Drunkenness of Noah.` The Drunkenness of Noah tells the story of after the great flood. After the great flood, Noah tills the soil and in the process becomes drunk and exposes himself. His youngest son, Ham, brings his brothers Shem and Japeth to see this sight. Ham is later cursed by Noah and told that the descendants of his son will forever serve the descendants of Shem and Japeth. This is a replica print of this painting with a wooden frame measuring 16 inches by 20 inches. This piece is a great gift idea for art lovers, especially fans of the Renaissance.