The hidden self-doubt of a Renaissance master
Michelangelo is remembered as a peerless genius, but his private reality was far more fragile. This video explores how the creator of the David and the Sistine Chapel struggled with aging and a profound need for external validation.
While history celebrates Michelangelo as a polymath—an architect, poet, inventor, and sculptor—his internal experience was marked by increasing insecurity. As he aged, the immense talent behind masterpieces like the Sistine Chapel was accompanied by a growing reliance on friends for reassurance. Curator Sarah Vowles examines how one of history's most celebrated figures navigated the psychological challenges of growing older while maintaining his status as a legendary artist.
Source: Michelangelo The Genius Who Got Better With Age | With Sarah Vowles | Curator's Corner S9 Ep1
