Michelangelus
| Category | Serif |
|---|---|
| Commissioned by | Holy See |
| Foundry | Microsoft |
| Date created | 2026 |
| Design based on | Handwriting of Michelangelo |
Michelangelus is a typeface created by the Holy See in partnership with Microsoft to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St. Peter's Basilica.[1][2] The font has been modeled on the handwriting of Michelangelo. The typeface will be made available on the latest versions Microsoft Office.[3]
To develop the typeface, Microsoft engineers studied letters and other documents from within the Vatican Archives, that had been written by Michelangelo at the time of the basilica's construction.[4]
In 2024, the Vatican commissioned Microsoft to digitally recreate St. Peter's Basilica,[5] which can be viewed online. This began a series of events in preparation for the Basilicas 400th anniversary in 2026.[6][7]
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- Back to citation Osho-Williams, Olatunji. "See Every Nook and Cranny of St. Peter's Basilica With This New, Stunningly Accurate 3D Replica". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- Back to citation Agency, Catholic News (2024-11-17). "PHOTOS: Discover the history of St. Peter's Basilica in new Microsoft online AI-enhanced 3D model". Denver Catholic. Retrieved 2026-03-13.