The marble statue of Michelangelo's David was a sight to behold as we visited a museum in Florence; he sculpted David when he was 26. We were not allowed to take pictures, so most of us purchased books showing
Michelangelo's works and the story of his life. Most sculptors built a plaster cast of their work always checking and correcting proportions. Michelangelo worked directly on his marble pieces with no practice, yet he is the master of sculpting. He was drafted by the Pope soon to paint the
Sistine Chapel which meant he had to leave Florence and go to Rome; this forced Michelangelo to leave his first love of sculpting. He left many works unfinished and we saw some of these works. These included the prisoners of marble (unfinished): Atlas, Bearded Slave, the Awakening, and the Young Prisoner.
Michelangelo worked for 5 Popes.
Michelangelo lived to 89 years old working at his sculpting until 6 days before his death.
The museum had many plaster casts from the masters
Phillipino,
Peregrino, and Raphael.
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Seeing the works of Michelangelo would be one of the highlights if I were there. The fact that he was only 26 just seems unreal, what a genius he was. Can't wait to see the pictures, but your cell phone ones aren't bad either! Susie Dillon's daughter had a baby shower yesterday, it was very nice. All is well here, so glad you can continue on with your trip!
ReplyDeleteYour trip sounds amazing! We have been following you all along, it's almost like we are there with you.
ReplyDeleteWe will stay posted to see what you next adventures bring :)
Love,
Dayna