Michelangelo’s quote, “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free,” reveals the heart of his creative process. It reflects how he saw more than just a block of marble; he envisioned a captive entity yearning to be set free. This perception likely influenced his approach to crafting the world-renowned sculpture of David, the towering 17 feet (5.17 meters) statue portraying the biblical hero who triumphed over the mighty Goliath with a slingshot.
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