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David is a masterpiece of Italian Renaissance sculpture in marble [1] [2] 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 High Renaissance, and since classical antiquity, a precedent for the 16th century and beyond.
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Aug 2, 2024 · 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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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.
Basic and Fun Facts About The David! Who made/sculpted the David? The truly genius Tuscan artist named Michelangelo Buonarroti, a Renaissance man! When was the David made? Between 1501- 1504 (restored in 2003-2004) – Michelangelo started the work when he was just 26 years old! Where is he located?
Learn about the creation, meaning and legacy of Michelangelo's famous sculpture of David, the biblical hero. Discover 10 secrets of the marble masterpiece, from its origin and design to its restoration and controversies.
Michelangelo created the Statue of David from a single block of marble between 1501 and 1504. Sculptors Agostino di Duccio and Antonio Rossellino were initially asked to hew the marble block but abandoned it after encountering various difficulties.
Sep 8, 2023 · Learn how Michelangelo sculpted the biblical hero David from a challenging block of marble in three years. Discover the symbolism, anatomy, and history of this Renaissance masterpiece.
