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Smeijerleijer on January 25, 2026 8:18 pm Original preparatory sketch for the Sistine chapel by Michelangelo Buonarotti. Originally at the British Museum. Unbelievable how crisp and clean this sketch is after well over 500 years.
Reitze67 on January 25, 2026 8:36 pm Michelangelo is currently on display at [Teylers Musem](https://teylersmuseum.nl/en/what-s-on/michelangelo-and-men) in Haarlem, The Netherlands. Well worth a visit!
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Original preparatory sketch for the Sistine chapel by Michelangelo Buonarotti. Originally at the British Museum. Unbelievable how crisp and clean this sketch is after well over 500 years.
Michelangelo is currently on display at [Teylers Musem](https://teylersmuseum.nl/en/what-s-on/michelangelo-and-men) in Haarlem, The Netherlands. Well worth a visit!