David (Michelangelo) - Wikipedia
Michelangelo's David has become one of the most recognized works of Renaissance sculpture; a symbol of strength and youthful beauty. The colossal size of the statue alone impressed …
Michelangelo's David: Admire World's Greatest Sculpture at Accademia …
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.
David | Description, History, & Facts | Britannica
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 …
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The David of Michelangelo Director Cecilie Hollberg and restorer Eleonora Pucci talk about the icon of the Renaissance: the David. An evocative in-depth look at Michelangelo Buonarroti's …
10 Secrets of Statue of David by Michelangelo
Michelangelo's Statue of David is the perfection of the most famous sculpture in Florence and, perhaps, in all the world. In 1501 Michelangelo was commissioned to create the David by the …
Basic Facts about Michelangelo's David - Accademia.org
How high is he? Where is he located? What's the history and meaning of the statue? Learn this and more basic facts about David, one of the most famous statues in the world.
Michelangelo's David in 3D — Google Arts & Culture
One of the most recognizable sculptures in the world, David, was created by legendary artist Michelangelo at the very start of the 16th century. Carved from solid marble, the sculpture …
How a Rejected Block of Marble Became the World’s Most Famous Statue
A statue of David, the Biblical hero who slayed the giant Goliath, had been ordered in 1464. This commission went to Agostino, and a huge slab of marble was extracted from the Carrara …
Why Michelangelo's Heroic David Is Art's Most Admired Sculpture
Michelangelo's iconic David statue has captivated the world for centuries. Learn why it's considered one of art history's major masterpieces.
Michelangelo's David - Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze
Date: 1501 - 1504. Collection: SCULPTURE. Technique: Marble. Dimensions: h. 517 cm. Inventory: Inv. Scult. n. 1076. Image gallery. Birth, transport and placement. The work was …