by Rob Jollymore | Sep 9, 2010 | Michelangelo Sculptures
Madonna della Scala (or, The Madonna of the Steps; ca.1490-91; 22 x 15.5 inches) This is the earliest known sculpture by Michelangelo, created when he was only fifteen or sixteen years old. It remained in the Buonarroti family until two years after the master’s death,...