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Michelangelo's marble statue David stands in a domed gallery at the Accademia in Florence, Italy, depicted nude with a slingshot over his shoulder.

Michelangelo: David

Michelangelo: David

The marble statue of David by Michelangelo stands in a domed gallery in Florence, Italy, depicting a nude male figure in a contrapposto pose.

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