Museum Collection—Michelangelo’s David is one of the world’s most celebrated sculptures and a timeless symbol of Renaissance art. Created between 1501–1504 when Michelangelo was in his early twenties, the colossal marble statue was originally commissioned for Florence Cathedral. Carved from a flawed block abandoned by earlier artists, it depicts the biblical hero David poised for battle with Goliath, capturing both strength and beauty in perfect balance.