Simulación · 2019
IL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VR
IL DIVINO: Michelangelo’s Sistine Ceiling in VR offers an immersive journey through one of history’s greatest artistic achievements. Built with Unreal Engine, this VR experience lets players explore the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling as if walking through its actual space. Designed for the SIGGRAPH 2019 Immersive Pavilion, it builds on the team’s previous work, Il Gigante: Michelangelo’s David in VR. Players can examine every brushstroke and crack in the plaster, stand on Michelangelo’s original scaffolding, or ride a mobile aerial platform used by Vatican conservators to inspect the ceiling up close. The experience includes over 100 interactive elements, revealing details about the artwork’s creation and the controversial cleaning process. A non-VR versión is also available for keyboard and mouse users. This project delivers exceptional visual fidelity and educational value. It’s a must-try for fans of art history and VR innovation.