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 - Accademia.org
WEBAt the Accademia Gallery, you can admire from a short distance the perfection of the most famous statue in Florence and, perhaps, in all the world: Michelangelo’s David. 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
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.
How a Rejected Block of Marble Became the World’s Most Famous …
WEBA 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 quarries in Tuscany, Italy, for the project.
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.
The story of Michelangelo's David - V&A
WEBMichelangelo's sculpture of David is one of the most famous objects in the history of art, and the V&A's cast of David has been a favourite with visitors since its arrival in the Museum in 1857. Donated by Queen Victoria, this cast has a fascinating history and continues to inspire artists, designers and film-makers today.
Michelangelo's David - Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze
WEBDate: 1501 - 1504. Collection: SCULPTURE. Technique: Marble. Dimensions: h. 517 cm. Inventory: Inv. Scult. n. 1076. Image gallery. Birth, transport and placement. The work was assigned to Michelangelo by the workers of the Florence cathedral on 16 August 1501, for a remuneration of 400 ducats.
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.
Michelangelo's Statue of David: The Ultimate Guide [updated]
WEBBased on what historical figure was Michelangelo’s Statue of David modelled after? In this sculpture, Michelangelo drew inspiration from the Biblical tale of David, a shepherd boy who slew a giant with just a sling and a handful of stones to save the Israelites.
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...