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 .
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.
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.
Why Michelangelo's Heroic David Is Art's Most Admired Sculpture
WEBMichelangelo's defiant David statue has captivated the world for centuries. Considered one of art history's major masterpieces, the marble sculpture showcases both the artist's skill and the fine art focus that defines the Renaissance.
How a Rejected Block of Marble Became the World’s Most Famous …
WEBLeft without a sculptor but too expensive to throw away, the massive slab sat out in the elements for a quarter century. In the summer of 1501 a new effort was made to find a sculptor who could finish the statue. The 26-year-old sculptor Michelangelo was chosen and given two years to complete it.
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.
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...
Basic Facts about Michelangelo's David - Accademia.org
WEBThe truly genius Tuscan artist named Michelangelo Buonarroti, a Renaissance man! Between 1501- 1504 (restored in 2003-2004) – Michelangelo started the work when he was just 26 years old! At the museum called the Accademia Gallery, in Florence, Italy.
The story of Michelangelo's David - V&A
WEBFind out more about Michelangelo's David – including fascinating discoveries made by our Sculpture Conservator, Johanna Puisto, in the V&A blog.