St. Peter's Basilica Model of Dome by Michelangelo

For the dome's exterior, Michelangelo used a Florentine ribbed design. The original wooden model, created by the artist's own hand (1560), is on display in the Vatican.

St. Peter's Basilica model of the Dome by Michelangelo is made from wood (17 feet 8 inches high x 12 feet 8 inches in diameter). and is located in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican.

Go to the last page of this article to see a photo of this imposing structure: St. Peter's Basilica Dome realized by Michelangelo.

To learn more about Michelangelo, art history, and other famous artists, see:

• Michelangelo
  
• Vincent van Gogh
• Claude Monet
• Impressionism
• How Art Works