Study: Michelangelo Continued To Create Art Despite Debilitating Arthritis
  • 8 years ago
A new study has found that Michelangelo likely suffered from debilitating osteoarthritis in his hands in old age; despite the fact he could no longer write, he continued to create art until shortly before his death.

The renowned artist Michelangelo literally suffered for his work, according to new research.
A recently published study has concluded that, as he got older, he likely suffered from osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint condition, in his hands. 
Evidence for this argument was gleaned from paintings of the artist which showed an
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