Bernini’s David in Comparison to Michelangelo’s David

Another difference that I feel should be mentioned is the fact that Michelangelo’s David is well over the normal height of a normal human being as opposed to the life sized statue of Bernini’s David. I would say that the first thing you notice when you see this statue is the fact that he is unclothed. To be honest at first glance I didn’t know if this David was representing a time before or after the fight.

In conclusion I would like to mention that both of these statues are beautiful and awesome in their own right. His posture seems to emanate more of a stress-free confidence. As you observe further you can see that his hair is tussled and laying haphazardly on his head. And even though Bernini didn’t go as far as sculpting David’s adversary you still get the feeling that he is situated right in front of him. And let’s not forget about how this particular David gives you a concept of specific time which is something else introduced by artists in the Baroque Era. The muscles in his legs seem to be more relaxed from the stance he was carved in. In comparison Michelangelo’s David seems very still and confident. Bernini’s figure seems to exude physical strength and aggression which is exactly what is needed in order to defeat the terrible and mighty Goliath. He seems to be preparing to defeat his adversary with skill and intellect. This was also a time when artists first started really being concerned with keeping their sculptures anatomically correct and in true form to reality. His right arm is lying calmly at his side with that hand holding the stone. This David exudes a quiet and calm right before the battle with Goliath.