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David

Master of the David and Saint John Statuettes

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a young male warrior. He is dressed in a tunic with patterns etched into it, holds a sword in his right hand, and poses with his left hand on his hip. The warrior has curly hair framing his face. The sculpture has a warm, light brown color, resembling terracotta. The figure stands on a base with the sculpted head of a bearded man beneath his feet. The sculpture highlights a lifelike quality, showing the warrior gazing into the distance with determination.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th - early 16th century
Medium
terracotta
Dimensions
10315 × 14441 px
Public Domain
Yes
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