Artist Profile: Michelangelo

One of the most famous artist of the renaissance period and a prominent figure among turtles, Michelangelo is considered among the greatest sculptors and painters of all time. He was born on March 6, 1475 in what is now considered Tuscany, Italy and died at the age of 88 on February 18, 1564. He had a rough childhood.  His mother died when he was only six years old and his father lost his job. After a few years, he found some apprenticeships and found his footing in the art community. He would later go on to create famous works such as The Statue of David, The Last Judgment, and Pieta.