Question

What conclusion about the painting of the Sistine Chapel have art historians come to based, in part, on lines like "I feel the back of my brain / Upon my neck" from Michelangelo's sonnet to John of Pistoia?

Answer 1

Answer:

Michelangelo painted the ceiling in a standing up position.

Explanation:

Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel in a standing position.

When the picture Michelangelo creating his legendary frescoes, most people assume he was lying down. But in fact, the artist and his assistants used wooden scaffolds that allowed them to stand upright and reach above their heads. Michelangelo himself designed the unique system of platforms, which were attached to the walls with brackets.