A hidden chamber, containing sketches many have attributed to Italian Renaissance master, Michelangelo, during his escape from a death sentence by Pope Clement VII, will soon open to the public.
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00:26 The room was discovered in 1975 when they were searching for a new exit for the museum
00:34 because of visitors increasing numbers.
00:38 Some people think that this is the room where Michelangelo sheltered in 1530
00:43 when he was under death threat because of Clement VII.
00:49 Others think that these drawings were probably made in the 16th century but not by Michelangelo's hand but by some of other followers.
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