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This Art Objects item by CharoSculpts has 11 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Latvia. Listed on Nov 12, 2024. Michelangelo's sculpture of David is one of the most famous objects in the history of art, and the V&A's cast of David has been a favourite with visitors since its arrival in the Museum in 1857. Donated by Queen Victoria, this cast has a fascinating history and continues to inspire artists, designers and film-makers today. Michelangelo Buonarroti was in his early twenties when he was commissioned to create a statue representing the biblical hero of David. He was offered a colossal block of marble which had been previously worked by two other artists, Agostino di Duccio and Antonio Rossellino. Both artists had abandoned their work after noticing imperfections in the marble's grain, but despite these flaws, Michelangelo took up the monumental challenge of carving the figure. Product is made on demand, meaning, that when you order it, I will make one specifically for you and I will send you updates on the progress.