who made the statue of david

The Statue of David was made by Michelangelo Buonarroti. He sculpted it between 1501 and 1504 for Florence.

Quick scoop

• Artist: Michelangelo Buonarroti.

• Material: marble.

• Location: now displayed at the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence.

Extra detail

Michelangelo was given a large marble block that earlier artists had already abandoned, and he turned it into one of the best-known sculptures in the world. The statue became an important symbol of Florentine strength and independence.