Michelangelo's David

Michelangelo's David is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, created between 1501 and 1504. Carved from a single block of Carrara marble, this colossal statue depicts the biblical hero David just before his battle with the giant Goliath. Standing at 17 feet (5.17 meters) tall, David is shown in a moment of intense concentration and controlled energy, his gaze fixed on his unseen adversary.

The statue is renowned for its anatomical accuracy, idealized human form, and powerful emotional expression, embodying the Renaissance ideals of humanism and classical beauty. Originally intended for the Florence Cathedral, its exceptional quality led to its placement in the Piazza della Signoria, a prominent public square, where it became a symbol of the Florentine Republic's strength and defiance.

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