The David (Michelangelo)

Michelangelo’s "David" is a renowned marble sculpture created between 1501 and 1504, depicting the biblical hero David before his battle with Goliath. Standing about 17 feet tall, it captures a moment of tense concentration and poised strength. The sculpture is celebrated for its masterful anatomy, realistic detailing, and expression of human potential. It symbolizes courage, youthful beauty, and the ideal of civic virtue, originally intended as a symbol for Florence’s defense. As a masterpiece of Renaissance art, "David" exemplifies Michelangelo’s skill in transforming raw marble into a dynamic, expressive figure reflecting both technical mastery and profound artistic insight.