David, is one of the two masterpiece sculptured by Michelangelo from 1501 to 1504. The marble statue is 17 ft height. It originally placed in front of the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence but later on moved to Accademia Gallery, Florence in 1873 to protect it from damage.The statue portrays the Biblical King David before he battles with Goliath. It represents a spirit of Florentine Republic, an independent city state threaten by more powerful rival states. To the citizen of Firenze (Florence), David was a symbol of fortezza and ira, strength and anger. It is a cunning victor over superior enemies. Unlike previous Davids, who shown after victory against Goliath, David by Michelangelo shows his determination and courage to fight against a more superior enemy.
There are two replica of David in Firenze, one in front of the old city hall, and one on a hill overlooking the city.
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