Looking at Michelangelo

I have copied the famous “Creation of Adam” many times, the almost touching of the Divine finger is a brilliant composition.

But Adam is already fully formed, the common name for the panel of the Sistine Chapel is wrong. G-d is bringing the gift of a helpmate to Adam. Eve is under G-d’s arm in the billowing folds of His robes, surrounded by several cherubs.

And I must say that Eve’s expression doesn’t seem to approve. What is Michelangelo saying?

I’ve just read an article that the shape of G-d’s red robe resembles the human brain, with the basic parts, including the brain stem. Was this part of Michelangelo’s intent?

I spent several more hours redrawing some other panels of the chapel, then I found some unfinished sketches that I tried to finish in my tribute. I now have many more questions with no answers.

Huh?
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