est. 2026 · a division of the journal
A clean-shaven, young man, David, stands with his feet to either side of a severed head in this free-standing marble sculpture.
Italian Sculpture

The David of the Casa Martelli

Bernardo Rossellino or Antonio Rossellino
artist Bernardo Rossellino or Antonio Rossellino (Florentine, 1409–1464)
date c. 1461/1479
medium Marble
origin Italy
dimensions 164.6 × 50.4 × 42.4 cm
credit line Widener Collection
hall 19 Italian Sculpture
rights public domain (CC0)

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