Michelangelo
Definition
(Proper Noun; Artist) Michelangelo: the artist who painted ceilings so high he needed a ladder to reach his own genius!
Usage
Michelangelo was so talented that even God said "Let there be art!"
Insight
What did Michelangelo say when he saw the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel? "I'm gonna need a bigger brush!"
Origin
The name 'Michelangelo' is derived from an ancient Italian phrase meaning 'the one with paint in their hair'.
Related
RenaissanceSistine ChapelDavid StatuePieta SculptureLast Judgment Fresco