Grotesque heads and further studies
c. 1525
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1 work across 1 institution
Frankfurt's Städel Museum holds 1 work by Michelangelo (1475–1564) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Primarily a sculptor, Michelangelo is equally celebrated for the Sistine Chapel ceiling — one of the greatest achievements in Western art — painted for Pope Julius II between 1508 and 1512. Born in Tuscany, he worked between Florence and Rome across a career of over seventy years, serving nine successive popes.
Städel Museum
Frankfurt · 1 work on display
About the artist
Michelangelo
Italian · High Renaissance · 1475–1564
Primarily a sculptor, Michelangelo is equally celebrated for the Sistine Chapel ceiling — one of the greatest achievements in Western art — painted for Pope Julius II between 1508 and 1512. Born in Tuscany, he worked between Florence and Rome across a career of over seventy years, serving nine successive popes.
Key works
Sistine Chapel ceilingThe Doni TondoThe Entombment
Frequently asked questions
How many Michelangelo paintings are on display in Frankfurt?
Our current data shows 1 Michelangelo painting on display in Frankfurt, held at the Städel Museum.
Which museum in Frankfurt has the most Michelangelo paintings?
Städel Museum holds all 1 known Michelangelo work in Frankfurt.
Where else can I see Michelangelo's paintings?
Michelangelo's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Michelangelo →
Planning your visit to Frankfurt
Frankfurt's Museumsufer (Museum Embankment) lines the south bank of the River Main with a dozen museums within walking distance of each other — the Städel is the standout for fine art. A combined ticket is good value if visiting multiple Museumsufer institutions. The S-Bahn station Museumsufer is the closest stop.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.