The Process

The Process

Michelangelo had help.

While painting the Sistine Chapel, the renowned artist employed a small army.

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Cole Schafer
Jul 04, 2026
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Creativity doesn’t happen in silos.

Humanity’s greatest masterpieces were born through collaboration.

Consider the Sistine Chapel. Many believe it was created by a lone genius. But, this couldn’t be further from the truth.

In 1508, Pope Julius II asked the renowned artist to paint the ceiling of the Apostolic Palace. Michelangelo knew that he couldn’t do it alone.

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