The Ancestors of Christ: Josias 1509

"The Ancestors of Christ: Josias" is a fresco painted by Michelangelo in 1509. It is one of the smaller scenes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. This fresco depicts the biblical figure of Josias, an ancestor of Christ, in a moment of reflection. This painting is a testament to Michelangelo's mastery of human anatomy and his ability to capture emotion in his subjects. The work is part of the larger Sistine Chapel ceiling project, which Michelangelo undertook between 1508 and 1512, and it is considered one of his most important works.