There are four statues by Michelangelo in the Great Grotto. What were they originally designed for? a. a tomb for Pope Julian b. a tomb for Pope Julius c. a tomb for Pope John d. none of the above

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Rolando Hart

23 March, 10:09

There are four statues by Michelangelo in the Great Grotto. What were they originally designed for? a. a tomb for Pope Julian b. a tomb for Pope Julius c. a tomb for Pope John d. none of the above

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Carlie Mcclure · Answer 1

The correct answer is b. a tomb for Pope Julius.

He was a great patron of arts and is famous among other things for the destruction of the St Peters Basilica and it's reconstruction. He commissioned Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel roof and also to make the four statues that you mentioned before.