Michelangelo Buonarroti

Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, referred to simply as Michelangelo Buonarroti or Michelangelo, was a famous artist and sculptor responsible for numerous works of art, including the Sistine Chapel's ceiling, David, Pietà, and Moses. As depicted in the SNES release of Mario's Time Machine, he is pompously aware of his ability, and he considers himself to be the greatest artist of the Renaissance.

History

In 1505, he lived in Florence, toiling away in his workshop. He is first encountered by Mario after the latter goes back in time to return Leonardo da Vinci's Notebook, since Bowser had stolen it. In their first encounter, Michelangelo mostly boasts about how nobody can compare to him, with the possible exception of Leonardo. However, he quickly dismisses him since he focuses on domains outside of art such as engineering and science. He then mentions a new project of his, but refuses to elaborate further until he receives some plaster. Once Mario brings him a Bucket of Plaster from one of Verrocchio's apprentices (which can only be delivered once Michelangelo specifically mentions that he needs plaster), he goes on to explain that Pope Julius II commissioned him to paint the Sistine Chapel's ceiling in frescos; although he only wants to create sculptures, he cannot refuse a request from the Pope. Mario then changes the topic and asks about Lady Giocondo, which reminds Michelangelo that she left her mirror in his workshop when she came to visit. He then gives Mario Mona's Mirror and asks him to return it to her.