Michelangelo illustrates the values of the renaissance by striving for perfection through his artwork, specifically on the church ceiling. In the beginning of the film “Agony and Ecstasy” The Pope asks for Michelangelo to take on the prestigious job of painting on a large ceiling of a church. At first, Michelangelo blatantly rejects the Pope, as he says he is a “sculptor, not a painter.” After much persuasion, Michelangelo finally takes the job, stating it will take an extremely long time to complete in order to perfectly encapsulate the Pope’s demands. Though Michelangelo did not want to work for the Pope, he painstakingly worked on the ceiling until it reached absolute excellence. The strong willingness of Michelangelo demonstrates the deeply
