Sistine Chapel: Too Much Sweat: Michelangelo's 'Last Judgment' to Be Restored

Due to rising temperatures, visitors are sweating more and depositing lactic acid on Michelangelo's masterpiece. The fresco had to be covered to restore the vibrancy of the colors.

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Sixtinische Kapelle: Zu viel Schweiß: Michelangelos „Jüngstes Gericht“ wird restauriert

Wegen steigender Temperaturen schwitzen Besucher mehr – und lagern Milchsäure auf Michelangelos Meisterwerk ab. Das Fresko musste abgedeckt werden, um die Farben wieder zu kräftigen.

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Sistine Chapel: Too Much Sweat: Michelangelo's 'Last Judgment' to Be Restored

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