“I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.”
– Michelangelo Buonarroti
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Michelangelo was just 26 years old when David was completed in 1504. The sculpture was installed in the heart of Florence – a symbol of human strength, courage, and freedom. Crowds gathered to witness how ...
What do Giotto, Fra Angelico, Leonardo da Vinci and even Salvador Dalà have in common? They all returned to one story—again and again—for inspiration, emotion and meaning. A story that has shaped Western art more than any other. A story of love, betrayal, courage, loss and hope.
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The Easter narra...