An enormous monograph on the Italian Renaissance Master. Published under the auspices of the Italian National Committee honoring Michelangelo in commemoration of the fourth centennial of his death. Includes an accompanying text and chronology. Text: Beginnings Early studies Juvenile works The Doni Madonna The cartoon for the Battle of Cascina in the Palazzo Vecchio The vault of the Sistine Chapel The Last Judgment The Pauline Chapel frescoes; Last drawings Chronological summary & biographical note Plates: Paintings The vault of the Sistine Chapel The Last Judgment The conversion of Saint Paul The crucifixion of Saint Peter