Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs by Michelangelo

Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs 1510

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gouache

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carving

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worn

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sculpture

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textured

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war

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sculptural image

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possibly oil pastel

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roman-mythology

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stoneware

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underpainting

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paint stroke

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mythology

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watercolor

Michelangelo's "Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs" is a high relief sculpture that depicts the famous battle from Greek mythology. It is a powerful and chaotic scene, with the two groups of figures locked in a fierce struggle. The figures are sculpted with incredible anatomical detail, showcasing Michelangelo's mastery of the human form. The "Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs" exemplifies High Renaissance style and is housed in Michelangelo's home, the Casa Buonarroti, in Florence, Italy.

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