MICHELANGELO Buonarroti
(b. 1475, Caprese, d. 1564, Roma)

Uzziah - Jotham - Ahaz (detail)

1511-12
Fresco
Cappella Sistina, Vatican

Under a loose green mantle, the man on the left - traditionally considered to be Jotham accompanied by his son Ahaz - is wearing a yellow tunic with lilac shadows on the shoulder and arm; these echo the colour of his cap, which is tied to his head with purple ribbons. In a relaxed attitude, leaning forward with his arm resting in his lap, he gazes with parted lips at a point that the boy behind him is indicating.