David Stands Eternal / Michelangelo Buonarroti - David

Описание: Explore Humanities and Psychoanalysis through art to find Mental Clarity and Life Lessons on Self-Improvement and How to be happy. In this video, we dive into the Unconscious and Hidden Psychology behind the masterpiece. Discover Ancient Wisdom and Insight for your Mental Health through a journey of Self-reflection and Mindfulness.⠀
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⠀ 🎨 Artwork Information

Title: David

Artist: Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564)

Genre: Renaissance

Year: 1501–1504

Style / Movement: High Renaissance

Object Type: Sculpture

Medium: Marble

Technique / Brushwork: Highly detailed carving with precise attention to anatomy and proportion; smooth, polished surfaces highlighting musculature and realistic textures; masterful depiction of contrapposto stance

Historical Context: Commissioned by the Opera del Duomo for Florence Cathedral but placed in the Piazza della Signoria, David symbolizes the defense of civil liberties and the strength of the Florentine Republic. Created during the height of the High Renaissance, it reflects the era’s fascination with classical antiquity, humanism, and the idealized human form. Michelangelo’s work showcases the blend of political symbolism and artistic mastery typical of the period.

Dimensions: Height: 517 cm (17 ft)

Description: A monumental depiction of the biblical hero David before his battle with Goliath, captured in a moment of contemplative tension. Michelangelo emphasizes both physical perfection and psychological intensity through David’s poised stance, detailed musculature, and concentrated expression. The sculpture conveys courage, intellect, and the latent energy of action, reflecting the Renaissance ideal of harmonizing mind, body, and spirit.

Location: Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence, Italy

Exhibition & Publication History: Permanently installed in Galleria dell’Accademia; widely reproduced and studied in literature on Michelangelo and Renaissance sculpture

🖼️ Image Source: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)

License:

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Michelangelo's David – Back View

Artwork Info:

Michelangelo, David, 1501–1504

Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence

Photo Filename:

David by Michelangelo FI Acca JBS 019.jpg

Photographer / Author:

Jörg Bittner Unna

License:

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Image: "David by Michelangelo FI Acca JBS 019.jpg" by Jörg Bittner Unna, used under CC BY 4.0

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