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The sculpture is already complete within the marble block, before I start my work. It is already there, I just have to chisel away the superfluous material.
Michelangelo
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Michelangelo
Age: 88 †
Born: 1475
Born: March 6
Died: 1564
Died: February 18
Architect
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Michelangelo Bonorotti
Michael Angelo Buonarotti
Miguel Angel
Michel Angel de Bonarrotta
Michelangelo Buonnaroti
Michelangelo Buonarrota
Michel Aniol
Michelangelo Buonarotti
Michelagniolo di Lodovico di Lionardo di Buonarroto Simoni
Michelangiolo
Michelangiolo Buonaroti
Michiel Angelo buonarota
Buonaruota
Mic Angelo
Buonarhota
Michel
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