Michelangelo

Are Moses’ Horns Based on a Jewish Tradition?

Michelangelo, the headbutting prophet, and an ancient Aramaic prayer.

Daniel Lispon
March 15 2024 12:01AM

Why the Roman Empire Tried to Crack Down on Wild Purim Celebrations

Crucifying Haman in effigy.

Henry Abramson
March 13 2019 12:01AM

Rembrandt's Very Human, Very Accurate, Very Jewish (and Very Unclassical) David

Michelangelo’s universally admired depiction of one of history’s most famous Jews is not the least bit Jewish. Take, on the other hand, Rembrandt.

Meir Soloveichik
Dec. 20 2018 12:01AM