Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The fresco program painted by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel, featuring the creation of the world at its center flanked by sibyls and prophets, integrating classical mythology with Christian narrative.