“The Ancestors of Christ: Azor, Sadoch” is a fresco by the renowned artist Michelangelo, created in 1512 during the High Renaissance. This religious painting, measuring 215 by 430 centimeters, is part of the Sistine Chapel Paintings series. It is located in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican.
The artwork depicts two figures seated on either side of an inscribed plaque bearing the names “Azor” and “Sadoch,” who are ancestors of Christ. On the left, a figure, possibly male, clad in flowing garments of pink and golden hues, extends a hand towards what appears to be a child. On the right, a contemplative figure draped in a golden robe rests his head on his hand, his expression evoking a sense of deep reflection. Both figures are rendered with Michelangelo’s characteristic attention to anatomical detail and emotional depth, set against a muted background that emphasizes the solemnity and spiritual significance of the scene. The geometric framing and architectural elements further enhance the fresco’s grandeur and its integration into the overarching scheme of the Sistine Chapel’s decoration.
