Description
Reproduction of the sculpture of David by Michelangelo made in molded marble (marble powder with binders). Imitation bronze patina. Not suitable for outdoors. Handmade in Spain.
Total measurements: Height: 65.5 cm. Width: 22 cm. Depth: 14 cm.
Base sides: 18 x 13 cm.
Approximate weight: 9 kg
Reproduction based on the sculpture of David by Michelangelo. The monumental statue of David created by the genius sculptor Michelangelo Buonarrotti is one of the pinnacle works of the Italian Renaissance. The original sculpture, standing at 5.17 meters in height, is located in the Gallery of the Academy in Florence, and depicts the young David with his sling, moments before facing the giant Goliath. The masterful statue, transformed into an icon of art for all times, stands out for its exceptional detail, anatomical perfection, and the intense and determined expression that Michelangelo managed to capture on the face of the biblical hero. All of this makes David an immortal piece that continues to astonish and move those who contemplate it.
Michelangelo Buonarroti, simply known as Michelangelo, is one of the most influential artists in the history of sculpture and art in general, and one of the great geniuses of the Renaissance. Born in 1475 in Caprese, Italy, Michelangelo left a lasting legacy through his grand masterpieces, both in sculpture and painting. His masterful ability to depict the human anatomy with unparalleled detail is evident in sculptures like the one presented, in which he portrays the young David with extraordinary elegance and realism. Among his iconic creations are the Moses, the Pieta, located in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, as well as his murals in the Sistine Chapel, where he painted the ceiling with impressive biblical scenes, with the creation of Adam being a standout.
Michelangelo marked a milestone in Renaissance art, and his influence endures in subsequent generations of artists who sought to emulate his artistic genius and his ability to express the human essence through stone and paint.
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Cristina –
Very good quality, it took a while to arrive but it was worth it.