Victory
work by Michelangelo
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The "Victory" is a sculpture created by Michelangelo around 1532–1534. It depicts a figure triumphing over a defeated enemy, an old man. This work was likely intended for the tomb of Pope Julius II, as this motif was part of the original plans for the monument. Both the victor and the vanquished are shown in complex poses, with the loser appearing compressed within the stone, while the victor, similar to Michelangelo's "Apollo," forms a lithe spiral. The "Victory" became a popular model for younger Mannerist sculptors.12
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