The Creation of Adam is a painting by Italian artist Michelangelo, which depicts the biblical story of the creation of man. In the painting, God is shown as a white-haired man, hovering over the ground with one hand outstretched towards Adam, who is lying on the ground with his eyes closed.
Michelangelo's painting is a classic example of High Renaissance art, and has been praised for its beauty and its symbolical representation of the human condition. The painting is one of the most famous and iconic images in the world, and has been reproduced countless times.