The Ancestors of Christ: Azor, Sadoch 1512

Michelangelo's "The Ancestors of Christ: Azor, Sadoch" (1512) is a fresco that forms part of the Sistine Chapel ceiling in the Vatican. This particular panel depicts two figures from the genealogy of Christ, Azor and Sadoch, seated and contemplative. The figures are portrayed in a naturalistic and dynamic style, characteristic of High Renaissance art, with nuanced drapery and expressive faces. This panel is a captivating example of Michelangelo's masterful ability to infuse biblical figures with human emotion and individuality.