Rehoboam - Abijah (detail) by Michelangelo Buonarroti is a detail from the biblical genealogy represented on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. The scene belongs to Michelangelo’s monumental Renaissance fresco program and connects biblical history with his extraordinary mastery of the human figure.
The artwork is classified with Christianity, religious imagery, men, angels and figurative art. Alpha Art Gallery offers reproductions of historic artworks in available canvas, fine art, framed and 100% hand-painted oil formats.
Rehoboam and Abijah in the Sistine Chapel
Rehoboam and Abijah belong to the genealogy of Christ presented among the ancestors of Christ on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. These figures form part of the broader biblical program surrounding Michelangelo’s central Genesis scenes.
The detail offers an opportunity to study the human figures closely, including their gestures, expressions and relationships within the religious narrative.
Michelangelo’s Renaissance Fresco
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling between 1508 and 1512. The enormous project combines Genesis scenes, prophets, sibyls and the ancestors of Christ within an integrated architectural and theological program.
The figures of the ancestors are especially important because they connect the Old Testament history represented around the ceiling with the Christian story of Christ.
Religious and Figurative Art
The supplied classification identifies Christianity, Religion & Philosophy, Figurative Art and Religious themes. Michelangelo uses human figures to transform genealogy into visually compelling narrative art.
The Original Fresco and Reproduction
The original fresco remains part of the Sistine Chapel and is not being sold by Alpha Art Gallery. This product is a reproduction of the selected detail for contemporary display.
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Canvas Print
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Fine Art or Framed Print
Fine art and framed formats offer refined presentations suitable for religious art collections, studies, galleries and traditional interiors.
Hand-Painted Oil Reproduction
A 100% hand-painted oil painting reproduction provides visible brushwork, texture and painterly depth on canvas.
Why the Ancestors of Christ Matter
The genealogy scenes help connect Michelangelo’s monumental Old Testament imagery with Christian history. They provide a quieter narrative framework around the more dramatic central scenes of the ceiling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who were Rehoboam and Abijah?
Rehoboam and Abijah are biblical figures included among the ancestors represented in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling program.
Where is the original artwork?
The original fresco detail is part of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.
Can I buy a reproduction?
Yes. Alpha Art Gallery offers available canvas, fine art, framed and hand-painted oil reproduction formats.
Bring this Renaissance biblical detail into your space and explore Michelangelo’s extraordinary Sistine Chapel genealogy.