The Ancestors of Christ: Jotham, Ahaz 1512

"The Ancestors of Christ: Jotham, Ahaz," is a fresco by Michelangelo located in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Painted in 1512, it is one of the nine lunettes that depict ancestors of Jesus Christ. The fresco features the biblical figures Jotham and Ahaz, shown in a seated pose. Jotham, wearing a turban and a flowing robe, sits to the left, while Ahaz, clothed in a deep red cloak, is seated on the right side of the composition with a small child. The figures are arranged in a way that emphasizes their relationship and adds a sense of depth to the artwork. The fresco is known for its powerful depiction of the biblical story and Michelangelo's signature style, characterized by anatomical accuracy and a sense of dramatic movement.