Sensuality Versus Heroism

using Classical ideals. At the end of the 15th century this sculpture was interpreted by

another artist, Andrea Del Verrocchio. While both sculptures portray David standing

over the head of Goliath, this is where the similarities end. These two versions of the

biblical subject are much different in the way David is portrayed, his attire, as well as the

overall feeling invoked from the two sculptures.

Verrocchio and Donatello both show David standing over the head of the slain

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Donatello's David invokes a feeling of sensuality and elegance in not only the

way David is posed, but also in his serene facial features. Donatello's David portrays him as a sensual figure rather than a hero.

The two artist's differences in attire on both sculptures also differs. His gaze is also up and he

has a look of pride in his eyes. His features are more boyish

rather than sensual. Both

sculptures use Classical ideals to portray the same Biblical character in different forms,

and while they do contrast eachother, they are both equally beautiful and are still admired

today.

The overall feeling invoked from both sculptures is the last difference between

the two. His garment seems to be that of a warrior

of his time. Donatello

leaves his sculpture of David nude except for a hat and boots. His sword

is pointed downward by his side, and his gaze too is also downward. Verrocchio was one of these sculptures who instead portrayed David as a

valiant hero with his use of warrior attire, upward gaze, and boyish features. Verrochio's David, in contrast,

invokes a feeling of heroism as well as childlike undertones. The articles of clothing are

hardly noticeable due to the fact that they are a soft and appealing.

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