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Under the patronage of Pope Julius II Michelangelo created the monumental ceiling paintings in Vatican's [Sistine Chapel]? ceiling between 1508 and 1512. His painting of the Last Judgment on the altar wall of the same chapel was commissioned by [Pope Paul III]? almost 20 years later (1534-1541).
He created the frescoes "The Martyrdom of St. Peter" and "The Conversion of St. Paul" in Vatican's [Capella Paolina]?, as well as countless sculptures including those of Madonna (many), Bacchus, Pieta, David, Moses, Rachel, Leah, Medici? family, and on.