When did Micheal angelo paint the Sistine Chapel?

Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel between 1508 and 1512. Commissioned by Pope Julius II, he created a masterpiece that includes the iconic "Creation of Adam" and various other biblical scenes. The work is considered one of the greatest achievements in Western art. The chapel's ceiling was completed in 1512, while the altar wall was painted later, in 1536-1541.