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Features of David by Michelangelo:
1. Humanistic feature:
David was depicted by Michelangelo as a rational, civic-minded, and altruistic human being who cared for his nation, and applied his youthful strength backed by his strong faith in God, to salvage Israel from the hands of the Philistines. In the sculpture, David looks more alive than a piece of art, considerate and deep in thought. There is no frivolity about him, despite his youthful beauty.
2. Secular feature:
David was depicted by Michelangelo as strong and self-assured, a man filled with vigor and beauty, with all his manhood on full display and nothing hidden. This shows the innocence of a youth created in God's image and likeness. Before the fall of Adam and Eve, man was free, just as David looks free and unencumbered in this sculpture. This is despite his impending encounter with the Goliath of life.
3. Individualistic feature:
The biblical David we know of was a man of action, always surrounded by acolytes and enemies, musical instruments and military weapons, and beautiful women of all shades. But, in this sculpture, Michelangelo decided to strip him of all these accompaniments, to focus singularly on David, only adding the sling to show his military prowess and background.
Explanation:
The sculpture of David by Michelangelo was done in 1501 during the Renaissance period. It was commissioned by the city of Florence, according to history, to adorn the rooftops of the city's Cathedral. Again, according to history, Michelangelo was 26 when he brought out this masterpiece of David on marble and must have added his youthful exuberance, no wonder David came out naked without any ugliness. This shows that man and woman look more beautiful when they are naked than clothed.