The 15th century wooden crucifix attribu

The 15th century wooden crucifix attributed to Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti is displayed to the press during the inauguration of the exhibition at the Italian parliament in Rome on December 23, 2008. The 41.3 cm long crucifix, attributed to Michelangelo four years ago, was bought by the Italian State for 3,250,000 million Euros from an art dealer. Experts suggest that Michelangelo created the crucifix around in 1495: while sculptor was 20 years old. Among the elements that it shows is an almost perfect anatomical knowledge of the human body. Its structure, muscles, tendons, skin compose a harmonious and strong image," said Cristina Acidini, head of the Polo Museale Fiorentino or Florentine Museums group. AFP PHOTO/ Filippo MONTEFORTE (Photo credit should read FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)