{"product_id":"berninis-david-in-bronze","title":"Bernini's David - Bronze Statue 59 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the magnificent \u003cstrong\u003ebronze statue of Bernini\u0026#39;s David\u003c\/strong\u003e, an accurate reproduction of the famous baroque work of art, \u003cspan\u003eexhibited at the \u003cstrong\u003eGalleria Borghese in Rome\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe heroic image of David\u003c\/strong\u003e has always personified \u003cstrong\u003estrength, courage and nobility\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this representation the \u003cstrong\u003ebiblical hero\u003c\/strong\u003e is shown while, having rotated his torso, \u003cstrong\u003ehe is about to throw the stone\u003c\/strong\u003e that will kill the giant Goliath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe young man is as if fixed in \u003cstrong\u003ea very brief moment of rest\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the sudden transition between two opposing movements: \u003cstrong\u003ethe extension of the arm\u003c\/strong\u003e preparing to strike and the immediately following one of throwing. It is the \u003cstrong\u003eculmination of the action\u003c\/strong\u003e, fixed as if in a frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCharacteristics\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: bronze, lost wax casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59 x 31 x 32 cm (23,23 x 12,20 x 12,60 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid by Gian Lorenzo Bernini\u003c\/strong\u003e, sculpted between 1623 and 1624, represents an important turning point in Baroque art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the previous versions of Michelangelo and Donatello, Bernini portrays David in the \u003cstrong\u003edynamic and dramatic moment\u003c\/strong\u003e in which he is about to throw the stone at Goliath. The sculpture captures the movement and intensity of action, with remarkable emotional expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said that David\u0026#39;s face is a \u003cstrong\u003eself-portrait of Bernini\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003ehimself, created with the help of a mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your \u003cstrong\u003eBernini bronze David statue\u003c\/strong\u003e always shining, it is advisable to clean it regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39433487056999,"sku":"davidbernini","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/david-bernini-full-frontview.webp?v=1771696309","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.it\/en-fr\/products\/le-bernin-david-en-bronze","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}