From an early age, Michelangelo showed no interest in his academic education, rather, he preferred to make copies of paintings from other painters and associate mostly with artists.
The Michelangelo statue of David was sculpted from marble between 1501 and 1504 and portrays a biblical character called David, standing in a powerful heroic pose in the nude.
The triumph of David’s battle with Goliath was further unpacked in the subtle nature by which Michelangelo represented the tool that was used to conquer the giant.
In 1873, the statue was relocated to its current location to protect it from any further damage. Where is the statue of David? Today, the statue of David is on display at the Accademia Gallery in Florence, Italy.
The plaster cast copy of Michelangelo’s David can be found at the Victoria and Albert Museum and is said to feature a detachable fig leaf that was created to censor the statue’s nudity for royal visits.
Michelangelo’s mastery over proportion was well-known, but he was presented with a material that was already carved with imperfections, which made it a high-stakes challenge.