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David

Colossal marble sculpture of the biblical hero David, depicted in tense anticipation before his battle with Goliath, showcasing idealized male anatomy.

Significance

Symbol of the Florentine Republic's strength and independence. The sculpture's scale, anatomical precision, and psychological intensity established Michelangelo as the supreme sculptor of his age.

Medium

Marble

Dimensions

517 cm (height)

Location

Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Italy

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