Saturday, September 29, 2012



Donatello sculptured David between 1440-1460. Donatello was first renaissance sculptor to portray freestanding nude statue. Donatello made history by creating his masterpiece, David.  The statue was completely unsupported and free-standing bronze sculpture in Renaissance period which is 5' 2.25'' high. The sculpture depicts David of the legend "David and Goliath" standing with David's left foot on top of head of fallen Goliath. Also it holds the sword in the right hand that he claimed from Goliath. The art work is body of a male, yet it is possessed both relaxed classical stance and femininity and subtle frailty of gods. These are some of the qualities that were missing from medieval figures. 

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