The original statue of Michelangelo's David is located in the museum Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence, Italy, along with Michelangelo's other important works such as the Four Prisoners. The statue of David used to stand in front of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, but was later moved indoors. A copy of Michelangelo's David is now displayed in front of the palace.
The statue of David portrays the ancient hero who killed the fierce opponent Goliath by using a simple slingshot. Michelangelo sculpted David as he would have looked before the fight, with a slingshot over his left shoulder, standing tall and focused. The statue was completed around 1504 and put on display in front of Palazzo Vecchio.
Seeing Michelangelo's David
The copy of Michelangelo's David in front of Palazzo Vecchio in the Florentine square Piazza Signoria is located outdoors and can be seen 24 hours a day. There is another copy of David in Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence. To see the original statue, you can visit Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence.
