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New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 3 works 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.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York · 3 works on display
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive art museums — over two million objects spanning 5,000 years. The Impressionist and Post-Impressionist galleries, the European Paintings collection, and the American Wing are particular highlights.
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 New York?
Our current data shows 3 Michelangelo paintings on display in New York, spread across the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in New York has the most Michelangelo paintings?
Metropolitan Museum of Art holds all 3 known Michelangelo works in New York.
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 New York
New York's major museums are spread across Manhattan — the Metropolitan Museum and Guggenheim are on the Upper East Side (4/5/6 subway), while MoMA is in Midtown and the Whitney is in the Meatpacking District. The Metropolitan suggests a donation rather than charging a fixed fee for New York State residents; out-of-state visitors pay the listed price. Allow a full day for the Met; the other collections are more manageable in a half-day.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.