Michelangelo was reluctant to take the commission for the Sistine Ceiling because __________. A) he had already committed to sculpting the pope's tomb B) he considered himself a sculptor, not a painter C) he foresaw the difficulties he would face in painting the immense space D) all of the above

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Michelangelo had already committed to sculpting the pope's tomb, which made him hesitant to take on the additional project of painting the Sistine Ceiling. Furthermore, he considered himself primarily a sculptor and was not as experienced in painting. Additionally, he knew that painting the immense space of the Sistine Ceiling would be a challenging task, requiring significant time and effort.

Michelangelo Was Reluctant to Take the Commission for the Sistine