270,000 digital frames and 455 man hours later, the fresco’s decorating the Sistine Chapel have been photographed for the first time in over a decade. Michelangelo’s famous ceiling frescos from the 14th century, along with the celebrated “Last Judgment”, have been reproduced with 99.9% accuracy thanks to special post-production software.
The project, which spanned the last 5 years, pieced together the digital frames using a “stitching” technology that will create a three volume (870-page) set that will be limited to just under 2,000 copies … each volume weighs in at an amazing 20 pounds. The book was made possible by the Vatican Museums and Italy’s Scripta Maneant art publishers and will set you back almost $13,000.