David and the Pieta are just superb. Sublime. Both Michaelangelo and de Vinci were able to secretly perform dissection of bodies. The only way they could understand how a body worked. Pioneers who produced beauty.
I really enjoyed this substack. However, the quote saying that Michelangelo raised david from the dead is almost blasphemous. Only Christ was raised from the dead (and those he raised, like Lazarus). I guess you might consider me a stickler for details. Nothing against you, I'm sure you meant no harm by the citation.
Thank for this and for exposing the heart-shaped pupils. Here is a statue that belongs to the Art Institute of Chicago which is no longer on view. We don't know why. Not as great as Michelangelo but definitely Michelangelesque. The great sculpture was created by Lorado Taft, whom many consider Chicago's greatest artist. We'd like to see it back on display. Please consider signing this petition.https://c.org/fpXpzDnBmZ
I went to see The David many years ago. Your depth of description is marvelous and added depth to my experience.
I walked around the wall where he stood. I was in such awe that tears Rolled down my cheeks. He was beautiful and real but not. Your description helped me understand my reaction.
Beautiful enlightenment here! Thank you! Divine indeed!
I wish I had known all this when I saw it in person 25 years ago.
Love David! Thank you for posting, James!
David and the Pieta are just superb. Sublime. Both Michaelangelo and de Vinci were able to secretly perform dissection of bodies. The only way they could understand how a body worked. Pioneers who produced beauty.
Beautiful depth to your examination of Michelangelo's David gave me a whole new sense of him life, unavoidable flaws and all
The David
I saw this in person in Florence twice.
I stood for at least 40 minutes both times
It’s just beautiful
Thank you for this article
I really enjoyed this substack. However, the quote saying that Michelangelo raised david from the dead is almost blasphemous. Only Christ was raised from the dead (and those he raised, like Lazarus). I guess you might consider me a stickler for details. Nothing against you, I'm sure you meant no harm by the citation.
Thank for this and for exposing the heart-shaped pupils. Here is a statue that belongs to the Art Institute of Chicago which is no longer on view. We don't know why. Not as great as Michelangelo but definitely Michelangelesque. The great sculpture was created by Lorado Taft, whom many consider Chicago's greatest artist. We'd like to see it back on display. Please consider signing this petition.https://c.org/fpXpzDnBmZ
A lovely piece on a definitive artwork, let's the mind escape the day for a few minutes of wonder. ♥️
So beautiful, and so well explained - thank you 🥰
Wish I had read this prior to seeing David. Wonderful details.
I went to see The David many years ago. Your depth of description is marvelous and added depth to my experience.
I walked around the wall where he stood. I was in such awe that tears Rolled down my cheeks. He was beautiful and real but not. Your description helped me understand my reaction.
Thank you!
Grazie per questo omaggio al capolavoro di Michelangelo!
So grateful for what you share here...both the Beauty and the Truth. Bless you, James Lucas!
If only Leonard Shlain was still alive, he could add these observations to his book, “Art and Physics.”