It might not be the Sistine Chapel, but this little sanctuary might as well be filled with Michelangelo’s artwork.
Tourists will soon be able to visit a room previously hidden in the Medici Chapel in Florence, where sketches on the walls have been attributed by several experts to the famous artist.
The 33-by-10-foot space will be open to four visitors at a time for 15-minute viewings — limited to 100 weekly reservations — starting Nov. 15.
The once-secret chamber was discovered in 1975 when officials were looking for additional exits to accommodate the influx of visitors.
It is believed the room was used to store coal until 1955 and then closed and forgotten for almost two decades – hidden under a trap door that was eventually covered with furniture.
Some experts believe Michelangelo sat in the small room, sketching studies for some of his projects.AP They claim that the artist sat in the small room to hide from “the wrath of Pope Clement VII” after supporting the short-lived republic that overthrew the Medici Family.AP However, experts a more modest one suggests that while some may be by Michelangelo, others may be by some of his followers.AP
The charcoal drawing is finally revealed from under two layers of paint.
The museum’s director at the time, Paolo Dal Poggetto, “strongly believed that they were by Michelangelo,” the current director, Paola D’Agostino, told the Associated Press.
Dal Poggetto believes Michelangelo sat in the small chamber to hide from “the wrath of Pope Clement VII” for supporting the short-lived republic that overthrew the Medici family around 1527.
The site was discovered in 1975 while officials were looking for additional exits to accommodate the influx of visitors.Musei del Bargell HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock The 33-by-10-foot space will open to a limited number of visitors starting Nov. 15.AP
“The major scholars of Michelangelo’s painting rejected the attribution” when discovered, D’Agostino explained.
“Others have a more moderate view, in the sense that they think some can be done by Michelangelo and others can be done by followers.
“So the debate is ongoing.”
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