I still remember seeing this in the flesh (so to speak). I wish that we had more time just to gaze at the genius of the design and wonder at the powerful imagination housed in Michelangelo's mind. I mean he designed this statue of David to be looked at on a column from ground level. Looked at straight-on the proportions are all wrong, but looked at from a lower position the proportions are exactly right..... and he did that all in his head..... and then produced it out of stone.... with chisels...... I was, and still am, stunned by the ability of this man. The stature was literally awe inspiring and honestly took my breath away. I still remember seeing a young woman, probably an art student, gazing up at it simply entranced. I couldn't help smiling as I understood exactly what she was experiencing. This is a truly amazing work of art and if you ever get the opportunity to see the real thing I couldn't recommend that you do so more highly.