The artwork, titled “The Ancestors of Christ: Boaz, Obed,” was created by Michelangelo in 1512. It is a fresco, a prominent exemplification of the High Renaissance art movement, measuring 215 x 430 centimeters. The painting belongs to the religious genre and forms part of the larger series known as the Sistine Chapel Paintings. Currently, the masterpiece is housed within the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.
This fresco features two primary figures rendered with intricate detail. On the left, a contemplative woman is depicted with a child nestled in her lap, evoking themes of nurturing and familial bonds. The woman is adorned in flowing garments, combining tones of pink and green, her head covered with a scarf. To the right, an older, bearded man is seated, holding a staff, indicative of wisdom and guidance, garbed in earthy tones with a pronounced red sash. The central portion of the artwork contains an inscribed tablet listing the names “Salmon, Booz (Boaz), Obeth (Obed),” connecting the depicted figures to their biblical lineage. The surrounding architecture, particularly the ornate arch and window beneath, complements the religious significance and historic grandeur of the fresco.
