Only Leonardo da Vinci was better, but did more painting than sculpture.I wonder if Davide would be so famous if the statue had been made in normal size
A Month in Bella Italia
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David is a real masterpiece with all the anatomic details perfectly executed.....apart from certain proportions Only Leonardo da Vinci was better, but did more painting than sculpture.
I wonder if Davide would be so famous if the statue had been made in normal size
Only Leonardo da Vinci was better, but did more painting than sculpture.I wonder if Davide would be so famous if the statue had been made in normal size
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Well, the smaller copies at the Uffizzi and at Piazzale Michelangelo aren't as impressive. 
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Exactly 
But to cut a statue of such proportions out of a piece of marble needs a Master 
Also proven by the fact that two artists gave up on the task
But to cut a statue of such proportions out of a piece of marble needs a Master Also proven by the fact that two artists gave up on the task "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Nelson Mandela
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You may wait until the Brat has left and after your Kruger trip
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After seeing David we decided to visit the San Lorenzo market.
A quick stop for an espresso.
The market is made up of an outdoor market for clothes, leather and souvenirs and a 2-storey indoor food market.
The outdoor market.
The ground floor of the food market is made up of butchers, fishmongers, fruit and veg sellers and bakers. The second floor is the food court where you can eat almost anything your heart desires! The vendors certainly make there wares look delectable!
Italian cold meats....yum!!
Fruit and veggies.
Fish and seafood.
The Brat enjoying lasagne.
Tiramisu...the Brat's favourite dessert.
A quick stop for an espresso.
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The market is made up of an outdoor market for clothes, leather and souvenirs and a 2-storey indoor food market.
The outdoor market.
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The ground floor of the food market is made up of butchers, fishmongers, fruit and veg sellers and bakers. The second floor is the food court where you can eat almost anything your heart desires! The vendors certainly make there wares look delectable!
Italian cold meats....yum!!
Fruit and veggies.
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Fish and seafood.
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The Brat enjoying lasagne.
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Tiramisu...the Brat's favourite dessert.
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