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David is a masterpiece of Italian Renaissance sculpture, created from 1501 to 1504 by Michelangelo. With a height of 5.17 metres (17 ft 0 in), the David was the first colossal marble statue made in the early modern period following classical antiquity, a precedent for the 16th century and beyond.
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The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, or "Gallery of the...
- List of Works by Michelangelo
Location Material Dimensions Head of a Faun† c. 1489–1494:...
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David at the Bargello in Florence. Donato di Niccolò di...
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This astonishing Renaissance sculpture was created between 1501 and 1504. It is a 14.0 ft marble statue depicting the Biblical hero David, represented as a standing male nude.
Apr 22, 2024 · Today, the replica statue of David remains central to the Piazzale Michelangelo. While visitors take in the city’s views and dine on exquisite cuisine at the top of the hill, the monumental statue of David also greets them.
David, marble sculpture executed from 1501 to 1504 by the Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo. The statue was commissioned for one of the buttresses of the cathedral of Florence and was carved from a block of marble that had been partially blocked out by other sculptors and left outdoors.
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Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia. On July 1501, Michelangelo Buonarroti received the commission by the Opera del Duomo to create a statue that featured David and Goliath, and to use the large piece of marble block that was lying unused within the Cathedral’s workshop.
Apr 20, 2023 · Here's my guide to seeing Michelangelo's David at Florence's Galleria dell'Accademia. The 17 foot tall David is perhaps the world's most famous sculpture. It's a top attraction in Florence.
While Botticelli was the only one who wanted to locate the David in the vicinity of the cathedral, all of the others agreed that it should be installed in Florence's most representative piazza, in front of the Palazzo della Signoria (now called Palazzo Vecchio). Photo of David by Michelangelo.
