David

David is a sculpture of the Biblical hero done by Renaissance master Michelangelo in the early 16th century. It is made of marble. The statue is showcased at the Gallery of the Academy of Florence in Italy. It is carved from a single block of marble.

Trivia

 * Queen Victoria ordered a fig leaf to cover the rather large genitals of the statue. As times changed, the leaf was removed.
 * The statue was originally intended to go on top of the Florence Cathedral's dome
 * It is believed to have been inspired by depictions of Hercules
 * Donatello did one in bronze, albeit depicting him as an effeminate child (possibly attempting to depict the true David). It is found at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
 * His hand is exaggerated to depict him as "strong of hand"