Michelangelo's David in 3D — Google Arts & Culture
WEBDavid’s head. One of the most striking parts of Michelangelo’s David is the sculpture’s head. Most other depictions of David show him standing victorious over the defeated Goliath or in the...
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.
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.
10 Secrets of Statue of David by Michelangelo
WEBMichelangelo'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 Arte della Lana (Guild of Wool Merchant), who were responsible for the upkeep and the decoration of the Cathedral in Florence.
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?
15 Things You Might Not Know About Michelangelo’s ‘David’
WEB1. David is a religious statue. At first glance, Michelangelo’s famed naked man may not scream “biblical hero.” But if you look closely, David cradles a sling over his left shoulder and...
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.
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.
The Three Davids — Google Arts & Culture
WEBMichelangelo’s sculpture of David is huge, standing at an impressive 17-foot-tall and 12,000 pounds. Unlike other popular portrayals of David, Michelangelo’s statue does not include the head of...
Head of King David | French | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WEBUntil recently, this head of King David was the only known surviving head from this rich decorative program. Carved of a fine-grained limestone from the Paris region, the highly expressive face was originally more emphatic, as the eyes were inlaid with lead.