Michelangelo

The story explores the early life of Michelangelo, focusing on his passionate yet tumultuous journey to becoming a painter at just thirteen. Despite facing disapproval and harsh treatment from his father and brothers, who viewed art as a lowly pursuit, Michelangelo's determination shines through. His talent is reluctantly acknowledged, leading his father to apprentice him under the well-known painter Messer Ghirlandajo. The narrative highlights themes of familial conflict, artistic ambition, and the struggle for acceptance in a male-dominated household.