Michelangelo's Paintings At The Sistine Chapel. The Sistine Chapel Ceiling, Painted By Michelangelo Between 1508 And 1512, Is A Cornerstone Work Of High Renaissance Art. Central To The Ceiling Decoration Are Nine Scenes From The Book Of Genesis Of Which The Creation Of Adam Is The Best Known.

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