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By Mark Vernon on Friday, July 16 2010, 07:41 - General - Permalink
Vasari said of it: 'The whole world came running when the vault was revealed, and the sight of it was enough to reduce them to stunned silence.' Michelangelo's ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Thanks to Guy for sending this stunning online tool for viewing every detail, without the crowds.
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