About the creation

David

Artist name: Donatello (Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi)

David stands over Goliath’s severed head, naked apart from a hat and boots, with his left hand on his hip. He holds Goliath’s sword in his right hand.

Source:  I Samuel 17

Technique: Cast bronze statue

Location: National Bargello Museum, Florence

Date: 1430

Dimensions: 158