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Michelangelo's Last Judgement from the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, Rome

Publisher Calcografia Romana Italian
ca. 1840–70
Not on view
Presumably a pair with Ref. 106 that records production details.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Michelangelo's Last Judgement from the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, Rome
  • Artist: Nicola La Volpe (Italian, Conversano 1789–1876 Naples)
  • Artist: After Michelangelo Buonarroti (Italian, Caprese 1475–1564 Rome)
  • Publisher: Calcografia Romana (Italian, 1738–1870)
  • Date: ca. 1840–70
  • Medium: Etching on chine collé
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 34 in. × 23 5/16 in. (86.3 × 59.2 cm)
    Mount: 38 3/4 × 27 5/16 in. (98.4 × 69.4 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Object Number: Ref.123
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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