The last work

In 2007, in the archives of the Vatican, was found last work of Michelangelo - sketch of one of the details of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica. Figure executed in red chalk, is a «image details one of the radial columns of the cupola drum of the Cathedral of St. Peter's in Rome». It is believed that this is the last work of the famous painter, made shortly before his death in 1564

This is not the first time that the work of Michelangelo found in archives and museums. For example, in 2002, the reserves of National Design Museum in New York, was accidentally found another image master. He was among the paintings of unknown authors of the Renaissance. The sheet of paper measuring 45 x 25 cm the artist has depicted Menorah - the seven candles candlestick.