Donatello's David (Statue)

[+ Avalon]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_(Donatello)

 

I binged on the first season of the Medici series on Netflix. It centered around Cosimo de Medici the founder of the dynasty. He was a patron of the arts and commissioned that statue. There were several scenes and comments about that statue in the series.

[foxy]

I’ve seen this statue several times in person. I’ve always found it incredibly silly. Maybe it’s the hat? The pose doesn’t help. I know it’s considered a masterpiece. I still don’t like it.

[+ Avalon]

Here are some interesting thoughts about the statue

 

http://thefineartdiner.blogspot.com/2011/06/3-davids-3-theologies-donatello.html

[+ poolboy48220]

I’ve seen this statue several times in person. I’ve always found it incredibly silly. Maybe it’s the hat? The pose doesn’t help. I know it’s considered a masterpiece. I still don’t like it.

That was my thought too. Helmet & boots but otherwise naked?

[TruthBTold]

The article goes into several questions about the differences in interpretation between the statues. However, while he posits that the statues were sculpted with various things in mind (scriptural verses, placement of clothes based on psychological outlooks, etc.), none of that may have been in the mind of the sculptors at the time the statues were made. It is all very interesting however it may be they just wanted to show a hot guy (young or more mature) in the story it is based on. It could also be based on the materials the sculptors were given and where the statues were going to be placed. Psychological interpretation of the sculptural art, as in interpretation of literature (not based on first hand explanations) is interesting but really can get convoluted. For me, I would much rather fuck Bernini's David. I suppose there are a lot that would be ass up to Michelangelo's. And please get help if Donatello's is your delight.

[Stormy]

The article goes into several questions about the differences in interpretation between the statues. However, while he posits that the statues were sculpted with various things in mind (scriptural verses, placement of clothes based on psychological outlooks, etc.), none of that may have been in the mind of the sculptors at the time the statues were made. It is all very interesting however it may be they just wanted to show a hot guy (young or more mature) in the story it is based on. It could also be based on the materials the sculptors were given and where the statues were going to be placed. Psychological interpretation of the sculptural art, as in interpretation of literature (not based on first hand explanations) is interesting but really can get convoluted. For me, I would much rather fuck Bernini's David. I suppose there are a lot that would be ass up to Michelangelo's. And please get help if Donatello's is your delight.

I liked your comments. That strained determined look on the face of Bernini's David takes your breath away. He is more manly than Michalangelos David. But I have to say I am more attracted to the more relaxed Michelangelo David. I agree with Donatello statue - it's hideous

[+ nycman]

For me, I would much rather fuck Bernini's David. I suppose there are a lot that would be ass up to Michelangelo's. And please get help if Donatello's is your delight.

 

I'm with you....I wanna fuck Bernini's David.....HARD....over and over. Always have.

 

I'd have fun with Michelangelo's too but I have the feeling I'd get bored after the first 2 or 3 times.

 

And Donatello's?....never...not even close.

 

I also thought the article was REALLY strained and boring. All 3 are amazing works of art.

Other than sharing the same topic though....there isn't much more they have in common.