Ascanio Condivi, a young pupil of and assistant to Michelangelo, gained the trust and respect of the great artist. This is a reissued translation of Condivi’s account of Michelangelo’s life. The biography is based to a large extent on the artist’s own words, telling the story of his life, his relationship with his patrons, his objectives as an artist and his accomplishments. First published in 1976, this translation now includes a revised introduction based on research, as well as a bibliography and endnotes section.