Michelangelo's Early Years

Michelangelo emerged as a prodigious talent during the Renaissance, a time when Florence was the epicenter of artistic innovation. Orphaned at a young age, he developed a passion for marble while living near a quarry and later secured an apprenticeship that set him on a path to greatness. By 15, he was already creating noteworthy works, including his early piece, the Madonna of the Steps, capturing the attention of influential patrons and intellectuals.