David 1501-1504 Michelangelo Buonarroti Marble Sculpture Florentine Galleria dell’Accademia Florence Poster Print

May be an image of 12 people

Michelangelo’s David (1501-1504) is a Renaissance masterpiece and a global symbol of Florence and Italy. This iconic marble statue depicts the Biblical hero David, poised before his battle with Goliath, embodying alertness and victory—qualities that once represented the Florentine Republic.

Michelangelo | David, 1501-1504 | Tutt'Art@ | Pittura ...

Best known for his depiction of ideals of male beauty, David is often hailed as one of the most beautiful artistic creations in history.

Think You Know 'David'? Here Are 3 Surprising Facts About Michelangelo's  Masterpiece

Originally displayed in the Piazza della Signoria, it now resides in the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence, captivating millions with its timeless perfection

Related Posts

The Bronze Horse Armor of Dura-Europos — Guardian of the Eastern Frontier

Unearthed in Dura-Europos, an ancient city on the banks of the Euphrates River in modern Syria, this remarkable bronze scale horse armor dates to around the 3rd…

The Nubian Pyramids of Meroë — Echoes of the Black Pharaohs

Rising from the golden sands of the Sudanese desert, the pyramids of Meroë were built between 300 BCE and 350 CE, serving as the royal necropolis of…

The Apadana Relief of Persepolis — The Eternal Procession of Empire

Carved around 500 BCE in the grand audience hall of Persepolis, Iran, the Apadana Relief stands as one of the finest masterpieces of the Achaemenid Empire. Built…

The Parthenon of Athens — Eternal Stone of Democracy and Divine Harmony

I. Discovery and Historical ContextThe Parthenon, standing proudly on the Acropolis hill in Athens, Greece, is one of the most magnificent architectural achievements of the ancient world….

The Flood Tablets of Mesopotamia — Relics of Humanity’s Earliest Maritime Myth

Among the most fascinating archaeological discoveries of the ancient Near East are the ᴀssyro-Babylonian reliefs depicting a great ship, a bearded figure, and a host of birds…

The Hoodoos of the Badlands: Stone Sentinels of Time

In the fractured heart of Alberta’s Drumheller Valley, the earth gives way to a surreal and silent congregation—the hoodoos of the Canadian Badlands. These towering, mushroom-capped pillars…