At first I’m struck by the size of David’s hands, they’re enormous and surely disproportionate? The thought quickly replaced with awe as closer examination reveals vein and muscle, the hand could quite literally reach out and I would gladly grasp it. I now know where the expression ‘statuesque’ comes from. As I view the slightly frowning, thoughtful expression etched on his face I can feel the intensity of emotion as he devises a strategy for slaying Goliath. The Statue of David, finally viewed first hand.

I officially declare this a day of statues!

20130608-114905.jpgTearing myself away from my new love, I make my way to the Piazza della Signoria to take a snap of a copy of Michelangelo’s Statue of David as photos are not allowed in the Accademia. 

Next a peek inside the Palazzo Vecchio where I fall in love with a pair of sweet Lions.

 

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20130608-115104.jpgNext an up close and personal sojourn with thestatues residing in the Loggia dei Lanzi. 

Baccio Bandinelli’s Heracles and Cacus; two statues by Giambologna. The equestrian statue of Grand Duke Cosimo I. And one of my personal faves, the Rape of a Sabine, the fine detail of fingers pressed into her flesh continues to intrigue. Beautiful work. As well, Cellini’s Perseus and Medusa.

And of course who can ignore the Neptune Fountain, designed by Ammanati and particularly spectacular at night.

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Right, Statues done, wrap the morning by finding a tiny little restaurant with the very best spaghetti yet…but that’s another story!

NB: If you are considering an exploration of Florence and surrounds, check out ‘Beyond the Yalla Dog’ web site Beyond the Yalla Dog

 

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4 Comments on Ohhh David…

  1. Jennifer Lyons
    June 9, 2013 at 4:45 am (10 years ago)

    Disproportionate to what?

    • Jane
      June 9, 2013 at 7:46 am (10 years ago)

      His ‘accessories’ are definitely disproportionate I’ll tell you that!

  2. Anna Boase
    June 15, 2013 at 2:23 pm (10 years ago)

    Jane, I am loving your articles. Each one has me reliving my own travels 🙂

    • Jane
      June 16, 2013 at 8:39 am (10 years ago)

      Thanks so much Anna! How are you? X