November 28th, 2012
MichelAngelo’s David
A view of Florence and the Arno River. Love the buildings.
I spent ages staring at David when we visited The Accademia in Florence. I viewed him from all angles. Michelangelo’s David is beautiful to look at even though he’s out of proportion.
Michelangelo carved David out of a single block of marble from the Carrara mountains. The marble was gifted to him. David is continually monitored because the leg bearing most of his weight is a weak point and one day he’ll break.
I really like him.
What do you think?
Isn’t it an amazing piece, Shelley. I think he was meant to be up high, so hence the out of proportion-ess we have because he’s really close to the ground in Florence. I saw him in person and the artistry is amazing. No wonder Michaelangelo was considered a master.
by Eleni Konstantine November 28th, 2012 at 3:14 amYes, you’re absolutely right about the height thing. Michelangelo was a master in all things art. He used to go to the mountains to pick out his blocks of marble. The marble he used for David was different in that it was given to him.
by Shelley Munro November 28th, 2012 at 11:15 amI wouldn’t kick him out of my garden. :)
The reason he’s out of proportion is because he was meant to be seen from a certain height–not from a gallery setting.
by Maria Zannini November 28th, 2012 at 5:29 amI’d love to have him in my garden :)
by Shelley Munro November 28th, 2012 at 11:16 amHe can come spend time in my garden no problem…lol
by Savannah Chase November 28th, 2012 at 12:01 pmAttention grabbing, isn’t he?
by Shelley Munro November 29th, 2012 at 11:56 amI always thought this statue was marvelous. It’s so hard to believe that someone was talented enough to carve this piece.
by Mary Kirkland November 28th, 2012 at 1:03 pmMichelangelo worked up to the end of his life too. A very talented man!
by Shelley Munro November 29th, 2012 at 11:57 amI thought up a whole story from that fact about his weak legging breaking in the future. I’d love to see him in person.
by Brinda November 28th, 2012 at 6:17 pmHe’s so old. Hopefully he’ll be around for a long time.
by Shelley Munro November 29th, 2012 at 11:58 amI can’t help wondering what the world’s reaction would be to his leg finally giving way to the uneven weight distribution. Kind of a sad thought, actually.
by Angela Brown November 28th, 2012 at 7:20 pmYes, it is. He is much admired.
by Shelley Munro November 29th, 2012 at 11:59 amI love the fact that there are benches all around the alcove behind him – and that the majority of people seated there are women, observing his assets.
At least, that was the case when I visited. :D
by Kimberly Menozzi November 29th, 2012 at 5:54 amThe place was full of tourists when I went, but I lingered a lot longer than my husband!
by Shelley Munro November 29th, 2012 at 11:59 am