Because restorers accidentally removed the original varnish,the Sistine Chapel ceiling looks brighter than it was in Michelangelo's time.

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The brightness of the Sistine Chapel ceiling after its restoration is due to the removal of centuries of grime, soot, and previous restoration attempts, not the accidental removal of the original varnish. Michelangelo's frescoes were originally vibrant and colorful.

Because Restorers Accidentally Removed the Original Varnish,the Sistine Chapel Ceiling