Question

When Michelangelo was only 27, he carved the 13 1/2-foot statue of David from ____.

A. Carrara marble
B. Limestone
C. Granite
D. Sandstone

Answer 1

Michelangelo carved the statue of David from Carrara marble. The statue depicts David before his battle with Goliath.

Step-by-step explanation:

Michelangelo carved the 13 1/2-foot statue of David from Carrara marble. David is one of the most famous sculptures and it was created as a symbol of Florentine freedom. The statue depicts David before his battle with Goliath, with a tense and contemplative expression on his face.