Michelangelo's First Painting August 29, 2009

'Michelangelo's First Painting' will present 'The Torment of Saint Anthony,' the first known painting by Michelangelo Buonarroti (Florence 1475- Rome 1564), believed to have been created when he was 12 or 13 years old. Recently acquired by the Kimbell Art Museum, the painting has undergone conservation and technical examination at the Metropolitan Museum. 'Michelangelo's First Painting' will run through September 7, after which the panel will return to the Kimbell Art Museum for display as part of its permanent collection.