David | Description, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 14, 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.
Michelangelo's David: Admire World's Greatest Sculpture at Accademia …
WEBThis 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 (Michelangelo) - Wikipedia
WEBDavid 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.
The 4 David Sculptures of the Renaissance: Donatello to …
WEBJan 23, 2023 · Michelangelo’s David sculpture is one of the world’s most iconic artworks. But what were the sculptures that paved the way for it? And what is the meaning behind them?
Michelangelo's David in 3D — Google Arts & Culture
WEBOne 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 stands...
Basic Facts about Michelangelo's David - Accademia.org
WEBHow 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 Statue of David: The Ultimate Guide [updated]
WEBMichelangelo’s David, probably the most famous sculpture in the world, has been damaged in a Florence museum today when a man who police describe as being deranged broke a part of a toe with a hammer, claiming that a 16th-century Venetian painter’s model instructed him to do so.
Michelangelo’s David - ItalianRenaissance.org
WEBDavid is one of Michelangelo’s most-recognizable works, and has become one of the most recognizable statues in the entire world of art. Standing 13’5″ tall, the double life-sized David is depicted patiently waiting for battle, prepped …
David - Michelangelo — Google Arts & Culture
WEBApr 17, 2016 · Location: Florence, Italy. Type: Sculpture. Medium: Marbel. Photograph: Keegan Everitt. Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more. David is a masterpiece...
Masterpiece Story: David by Michelangelo | DailyArt Magazine
WEBSep 8, 2023 · The Masterpiece. The story of David is that of the Biblical hero who defeated Goliath and thus saved the Israelites from the Philistines. With a sling and a stone, the unarmored young shepherd hit Goliath in the head, making the giant fall and then decapitating him.
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