Multiple choice general knowledge history

Il Braghettone?

  1. DaVinci

  2. Bernini

  3. Picaso

  4. Michelangelo
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Explanation

'Il Braghettone' (Italian for 'The Pants-Maker' or 'The Breeches') was a mocking nickname given to Michelangelo. The story goes that when painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling, he complained about Pope Julius II constantly asking when it would be done. The Pope's irritable response about wanting Michelangelo in his 'breeches' led to this ironic nickname.

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