Michelangelo and Sebastiano's Creative Partnership at National Gallery

The National Gallery in London showcases 'Michelangelo and Sebastiano,' which delves into the collaboration between Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) and Sebastiano del Piombo (1485-1547) from 1511 until Sebastiano's passing. This exhibition includes an array of artworks, sketches, and correspondence that emphasize their collaborative pieces. A Venetian artist, Sebastiano studied under Giovanni Bellini and Giorgione before meeting Michelangelo in Rome. Michelangelo regarded Sebastiano as a competitor to Raphael and supplied him with designs for religious projects. Notable pieces on display are 'Lamentation over the Dead Christ' (c. 1512-16) and Michelangelo's 'Portrait of Clement VII' (c. 1531). Their partnership concluded when Michelangelo opted for fresco in the Sistine Chapel's 'Last Judgment' (1536-41), with the exhibition ending with a portrait of Michelangelo, likely by Sebastiano.