This Head of David is a sophisticated 3D reproduction of the masterpiece by Michelangelo.

THE MOST EPIC STATUE OF THE RENAISSANCE

Imagine a block of marble abandoned, left there by other sculptors who had given up. No one knew what to do with it. Then came Michelangelo — and everything changed.

Between 1501 and 1504, this Italian genius transformed that "discarded" block into one of the most iconic works of art in history: David. Three years of work, chisel in hand, to bring to life a figure over 5 meters tall that still leaves everyone speechless today.

Originally created to decorate the cathedral of Florence, the statue was so powerful and majestic that the city government decided to display it in an even more visible place: in front of the Palazzo Vecchio, in the beating heart of the city, as a symbol of strength and freedom.

Today the original is carefully kept in the Academy, but its copies dominate the Piazza della Signoria and the Piazzale Michelangelo, from where you can admire all of Florence.

👉 In short: a work born from scraps, turned into legend. Not bad for a block of marble!

Made of PLA through additive 3D printing, this piece pays tribute to the supreme icon of the Renaissance: a symbol of courage and intellect. Available in various vibrant color options, this version transforms a timeless classic into a bold contemporary design object, ideal for adding a touch of prestige to any home or office.

Features

• Material: PLA (natural bioplastic and 100% renewable)

• Height: 15 cm

• Weight: 20 g

• Colors: Various (Magenta, Yellow, Red, White)

• Made in Italy

Michelangelo's David: historical-artistic analysis and conservation history

The commission of the work

The commission for the creation of the work was formally assigned to Michelangelo Buonarroti by the Operai della Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore on August 16, 1501, with an agreed payment of 400 ducats. According to the original plan, the sculpture was intended to be placed on one of the external buttresses of the Florentine cathedral complex.

The choice of the final location

However, on January 25, 1504, a commission of distinguished contemporary artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli, Filippino Lippi, and Pietro Perugino, unanimously decided to place the work at the entrance of Palazzo Vecchio, attributing to it a symbolic importance as an emblem of the strength and independence of the Florentine people.

The presentation to the public

On September 8, 1504, the statue was solemnly presented to the public, receiving unanimous admiration. Of particular technical-executive significance is the fact that Michelangelo worked on a marble block previously roughly shaped and then abandoned by Agostino di Duccio and Antonio Rossellino.

It should also be noted that, in its original configuration, some parts of the work featured gilding, specifically:

• The garland on the subject's head
• The large bronze piece behind the right leg
• The sling

Dimensionally, the sculpture reaches an overall height of 517 centimeters, including the sculpted base, with a total weight of 5,560 kilograms.

Conservation status and restoration interventions

From a conservation perspective, the marble underwent a systematic cleaning intervention in 2003-2004 and is subject to periodic maintenance dusting operations, aimed at ensuring continuous and precise monitoring of the work's conservation status.

Maintenance

To keep your 3D reproduction intact, clean it with a soft cloth to remove dust. Avoid contact with liquids, chemicals, heat sources, or prolonged sunlight to preserve the integrity of the material and colors.