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The statue of David is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture sculpted by Michelangelo from 1501 to 1504. The 5.17 metre (17ft) marble statue portrays the Biblical King David in the nude. Unlike previous depictions of David which portray the hero after his victory over Goliath, Michelangelo chose to represent David before the fight contemplating the battle yet to come. The statue, carved from carrara marble, stands in the Galeria dell'Accademia, Florence.
For the past two years the statue has been on loan to America. It has been standing in a leading New York Art Gallery, but is about to be returned to Florence.
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