He’s Taller Than I Expected!
Michelangelo’s “David” is one of the most recognizable pieces of artwork on the planet. If you have ever had the fortune of seeing it live before, you’ll note that it is quite tall. Standing at 17-feet-tall, “David” is located in Florence’s Galleria dell’Accademia.
For scale, here is a woman standing near the massive piece of art. She’s an adult and only reaches from his hips to the bottom of his sternum. It took Michelangelo more than two years to complete, and it weighs six-tons. He was a mere 26-years-old at the time of completion.