Our original itinerary did not include a stop at the Accademia Galleria to see Michaelangelo's David. When our friend and tour organizer, Terri, discovered it, she quickly worked her magic and got our group last-minute tickets. And I'm so grateful she did!! It was the highlight of our day in Florence for me. The sculpture is 17 feet tall and a masterpiece of the Renaissance created between 1501-1504. It symbolizes the biblical story of David and Goliath.
"The statue soon came to symbolize the defence of civil liberties embodied in the Republic of Florence, an independent city-state threatened on all sides by more powerful rival states and by the hegemony of the Medici family. The eyes of David, with a warning glare, were turned towards Rome.[2]" (Wikipedia)
The pupils in the eyes are heart-shaped.
There are several other sculptures of Michelangelo's in this museum. Here are two I especially like.
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