Lost wax bronze replica from original mold.
Author: Andrea del Verrocchio (1437-1488)
Period: 1465 ca.
Andrea del Verrocchio is one of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance, mainly known for having been the master of Leonardo da Vinci. When Lorenzo de Medici commissioned this sculptural work from him, Verrocchio decided to recreate the figure of the late fifteenth century courtier with extreme accuracy. The artist was deeply inspired by Donatello's work and remained faithful to the biblical model, depicting David as a young child. Incredible is Verrocchio's chisel technique which gives us an absolutely realistic figure, down to the smallest details, such as the expression of the boy. It is interesting to know that many think that the model of the work was a young Leonardo da Vinci.
Verrocchio's David is certainly an original interpretation of the biblical hero who defeated the Giant Goliath.
Verrocchio in fact represents the very young David, graceful, elegant and delicate in both posture and facial features, in apparent strong contrast with the historical feat that the hero has just accomplished: the killing of the terrifying Goliath, whose head bearded appears beheaded at the foot of David.
Recent restorations have brought to light the beautiful and refined chisel decorations of the young man's clothes and hats, which are embellished with golden traces.
The statue is preserved and exhibited at the Bargello National Museum in Florence.
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