He was fifty five at that time.
The republic, however, was short-lived.
Michelangelo passed his time by doodling on the walls of his hiding room with a piece of charcoal.
To forget my fears, I fill the walls with drawings."
The room is located below the trapdoor and was once used to store coal.
Poggetto believes Michelangelo hid there for about two months.
This room today is closed to the public to protect the artwork.
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