The Ancestors of Christ: Rehoboam, Abijah 1512

Michelangelo's "The Ancestors of Christ: Rehoboam, Abijah" is a fresco painted in 1512 as part of the Sistine Chapel ceiling. The artwork portrays two figures from the Book of Kings: Rehoboam and Abijah, who are seated and appear to be in deep contemplation. The figures are depicted with a sense of realism and emotion, a hallmark of Michelangelo's style, highlighting the artist's mastery of human anatomy and expression. The fresco's location within the Sistine Chapel, dedicated to the Virgin Mary and the life of Christ, underscores the significance of the biblical narrative and its connection to the lineage of Jesus.