[THE MOSES] San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome
CHRONOLOGY OF MICHELANGELO'S LIFE
1475. Born at Caprese.
1488. Is apprenticed to Domenico Ghirlandajo.
1489-92. Studies sculpture under the patronage of Lorenzo il Magnifico.
1504. Enters into competition with Leonardo da Vinci.
1505. Goes to Rome at the invitation of Pope Julius II.
1508. Begins painting ceiling of Sistine Chapel.
1512. Completes it.