When their paintings were finally shown, the people of Florence were amazed.
They saw not just a battle but a piece of history.
Both artists worked very hard, sometimes without much rest.
They kept an eye on each other, each trying to be better than the other.
The top people of Florence gathered to see the finished works on the day of the big reveal.
As the curtains opened, everyone was in admiration.
Leonardo’s painting captured the wild energy of battle, while Michelangelo’s showed a rich world of passion.
The crowd couldn’t decide which one they liked more – both were amazing.