A Guide to the Louvre: Rebellious Slave

“La vita è breve e l’arte è lunga.” -? (Life is short but art endures.) ‘Rebellious Slave’ (1513-1515) by Michelangelo As mentioned in the ‘Dying Slave’ post from earlier on, this sculpture was made as a pair to be placed at the tomb of Pope Julius II. The two pieces were supposed to be placed … Continue reading A Guide to the Louvre: Rebellious Slave