For a metal sculpture like David, it’s a lot like washing and waxing a car. First the art object is thoroughly cleaned; then it’s sealed with a protective layer.

Since its creation in 1504, Michelangelo's David has been a symbol of Italian culture. Curators are now voicing concerns about the commercialization of the statue.

Principal resigns after complaints on ‘David’ statue nudity. KEYT. By The Associated Press ...

A detail of Michelangelo's 16th century statue of David is seen on display at the Accademia gallery, in Florence, central Italy, Monday, March 18, 2024.

The David sculpture itself is an example of the difference between visceral and critical thinking. Some people, like those overly squeamish Tallahassee parents, see only genitals.

Tourists, many of them Americans on spring break or studying abroad, posed for selfies in front of the giant marble statue, which features the Biblical David, naked with a sling over his shoulder ...

Visitors flocked to see Michelangelo’s David sculpture in Florence on Tuesday, following an uproar over a Florida school’s decision to force the resignation of the principal over complaints ...