Donatello’s David vs. Michaelangelo’s David

If we compare between Donatello’s David and also Michaelangelo’s David, we can’t choose who is better. Because, statue is an art, and it’s all great. But, we can see the difference between the statue. Michelangelo presented David as a strong and assured man stripped of all the other objects associated with the biblical narrative, such as the head of Goliath or the sword. Instead, David stands alone with only his slingshot and stones almost hidden on his person.

Donatello’s sculptor shows us David after the fight has already occurred and after he is victorious in battle. Instead, Michelangelo shows us David before he is engaged in battle, and before victory has been attained. This is a figure who is focused on the future rather than one who is contemplating the past.

Besides the biblical story behind it, we also can see the difference from the shape and colour. Donatello’s David has a long hair, wearing a hat, and also bring a sword. Otherwise, Michaelangelo’s David has a curly short hair, didn’t wearing anything, and also didn’t bring anything. And as we see, the colour of Donatello’s David is black, but Michaelangelo’s David is white.

In conclusion, we can see the difference between two statue from two sculptor. But, we can’t choose who is better. Because, art comes from someone perspective, and someone perspective can be different from the perspective of someone else, so it’s all great.

Reference:
http://www.italianrenaissance.org/michelangelos-david/
http://www.italianrenaissance.org/donatellos-david/