{"product_id":"michelangelo-david-statue","title":"Michelangelo David Statue - Parastone Museum Collection, 10.5 in H","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFrom an Abandoned Block of Carrara Marble to Florence's Civic Symbol\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eMichelangelo David statue\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reproduction of one of the most analyzed sculptures in Western art history. Michelangelo carved the original between 1501 and 1504 from a single block of Carrara marble. The finished work stands 17 feet tall and is now held at the \u003cstrong\u003eGalleria dell'Accademia in Florence\u003c\/strong\u003e. This reproduction stands 10.5 in H, cast in white resin with subtle grey veining to suggest the appearance of marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe commission had an unusual origin. In the 1460s, the governors of the Cathedral of Florence purchased a massive block of marble to create a series of Old Testament figures for the cathedral's roofline. Multiple sculptors attempted the project and left it unfinished. The block sat outdoors for 25 years. In 1501, Michelangelo - then 26 years old - was given the contract. He completed the \u003cstrong\u003eMichelangelo David statue\u003c\/strong\u003e in roughly two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin and stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5 in H x 3.75 in W x 2.5 in D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/parastone-museum-replicas\"\u003eParastone Museum Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e MIC04\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Description card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333399;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurator's Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eThis reproduction of the \u003cb\u003eDavid\u003c\/b\u003e is truly remarkable as it meticulously includes details from the original in Italy, including an elaborate base, finely marked physical details, and a well-defined sash in the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the David Ended Up at the Palazzo Vecchio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt completion, the \u003cstrong\u003eMichelangelo David statue\u003c\/strong\u003e weighed six tons, too heavy for the cathedral roofline it was designed for. City officials redirected it to the entrance of the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence's seat of civic government. There it became a political symbol. The alert, youthful David represented Florence's resistance to the authoritarian city-states nearby. Michelangelo had designed the piece to be viewed from far below, which is why the head and hands appear oversized. At street level, those proportions became defining features of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDavid Before the Battle with Goliath\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichelangelo\u003c\/strong\u003e chose to depict David in the moment before the fight, not after. The sling rests over his left shoulder. His gaze is fixed and tense. This was a departure from earlier \u003cstrong\u003eRenaissance\u003c\/strong\u003e treatments by Donatello and Verrocchio, both of whom depicted David after his victory. Michelangelo's choice puts the viewer inside the decision - the outcome not yet determined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Michelangelo (1475-1564)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni\u003c\/strong\u003e was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet. He completed both the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pieta-by-michelangelo-parastone-collection-mic02\"\u003ePieta\u003c\/a\u003e and the David before the age of 30. Pope Julius II later commissioned him to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling, which he finished in 1512. He was the first artist to have a biography written during his own lifetime. His work in sculpture influenced the Mannerist movement that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplaying Your Michelangelo David Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eRenaissance sculpture replica\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eThe David\u003c\/strong\u003e suits a bookshelf, desk, or mantle. The white resin construction holds up well indoors. Wipe clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to preserve the finish. It is a fine-quality replica from the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/parastone-museum-replicas\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParastone Museum Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aaos.org\/aaosnow\/2024\/jul\/outofoffice\/outofoffice01\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe David: Shoulder Imperfection?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vam.ac.uk\/articles\/the-story-of-michelangelos-david\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Story of Michelangelo's David | Victoria and Albert Museum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/legalblogs.wolterskluwer.com\/copyright-blog\/michelangelos-david-and-cultural-heritage-images-the-italian-pseudo-intellectual-property-and-the-end-of-public-domain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMichelangelo's David and Cultural Heritage Images | Wolters Kluwer Copyright Blog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Parastone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1192667327,"sku":"MIC04","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/186256c85f31fa73360d154dd9535bfe.jpg?v=1777662748","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/michelangelo-david-statue","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}