Do not take pictures.
Not unless you enjoy trouble.
Apparently, there are signs all over the place indicating that it is against the LAW to photograph the David.
I'm usually quite conscientious to those types of rules.
I don't know what came over me when I saw him but I instinctively grabbed my camera and started away.
Until the big mean security guard almost literally accosted me. I mean...I was actually kind of scared. After about 30 seconds, I decided I was lucky that I still had my camera. I looked like humble pie. I wasn't even using flash, so I'm not sure how he picked me out in the crowd. But those guys mean business in that museum.
But I got a shot.
Ignazio spent quite a bit of time explaining the history, method and science behind this genius work. And when you spend an entire day studying marble antiquities up close and very personal, you will see the difference in this piece. It is spectacular in every way.
It was once located outside the Palazzo Vecchio as a political statement in 1504. It was moved to the museum in the 1800's and a replica now stands in it's place outside the palace.
The Palazzo Vecchio (the "old" civic government "palace", built in the early 1300's, it actually still houses the Mayor of Florence)
And then there was......David
As close as my little camera lens will ever get.
He's massive. He's perfection. He turns his evil eye glare to face Rome as if to say, "we're not afraid of you. As I conquered the Philistine, so can I you."
I devoted a whole half hour and 15 Euros of my vacation to this ONE exceptional experience.
Florence is adorned in Michelangelo's work. I will be posting his final resting place in the future. Stay tuned. I'm working my way through to the Italian finish line here....to my favorite place. Haven't I said, I love cemeteries?
7 comments:
Oh, Cheryl! He is magnificent, and I can't believe you got a photo of him. I knew Michelangelo was a genius; I just didn't realize what that could mean.
You did us all a favor. I would never even have imagined!
Thanks.
=D
Thanks for "sneaking" a picture of glorious David! You are so not a rule-breaker, and I know that face you get on if you think you're in trouble. Too cute! What stunning gifts these artists and masters leave us to contemplate for generations! Love you!!
Wow, he's a lot bigger than I thought! Uh, yeah.
Were they as scary as the big, mean security guards that chased us out of Augusta National Golf Club?!?
;)
Congrats on the photo!! You won't regret breaking that rule.
Wow I feel so lucky getting to see that picture you took - it's probably the closest I will ever be to seeing it in real life! It's a great picture. :)
I think I have a knack for getting into some trouble sometimes. But I've sure seen some great things!
The security guy in the museum was just as loud as the Augusta guys so it was a little embarrassing in there. Oh well...got the photo right?
And got into the Augusta...about 20 feet..right?
Had it not been raining that day..I mighta jumped out of the van and made a run for it. ;)
The picture of David is great.
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