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- Although he led military efforts to prevent French Italy domination of, Julius is most important for his close friendship with Michelangelo and for his patronage of other artists, including Bramante and Raphael. He commissioned Michelangelo’s Moses and paintings in the Sistine Chapel and Raphael’s frescoes in the Vatican.
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Julius II was the greatest art patron of the papal line (reigned 1503–13) and one of the most powerful rulers of his age. Although he led military efforts to prevent French domination of Italy, Julius is most important for his close friendship with Michelangelo and for his patronage of other
- Hans Kühner
Feb 24, 2019 · Pope Julius II was known for sponsoring some of the greatest artwork of the Italian Renaissance, including the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo. Julius became one of the most powerful rulers of his time, and he was more concerned with political matters than theological ones.
- Melissa Snell
Pope Julius II (Latin: Iulius II; Italian: Giulio II; born Giuliano della Rovere; 5 December 1443 – 21 February 1513) was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1503 to his death, in February 1513.
Dec 14, 2019 · Why Pope Julius II May Be the Most Important Pope in History. Even though Pope Julius II was only Pope for ten years between 1503 to 1513, it is still incredible to see the influence that his papacy still has in the Vatican today. The 216 th Pope is truly one to remember.
May 25, 2011 · Julius II (Giuliano della Rovere, b. 1443–d. 1513, pope 1503–1513) is best known as the “warrior pope” who used warfare to accomplish his ends of gaining control of the Papal States after the alienation of sections to Cesare Borgia, the incursions and confiscation of the Venetians, and the rebellion of local lords.
Bibliography. Art patronage of Julius II. Raphael 's, School of Athens (1509–1511), a fresco in the Raphael Rooms of the Apostolic Palace, Vatican. Pope Julius II (reigned 1503–1513), commissioned a series of highly influential art and architecture projects in the Vatican.
