Michelangelo's David: Great Art Explained (2)

Michelangelo would go on to create many masterpieces. But his miraculous transformation of a

shepherd boy into the physical embodiment of Florence, would prove to be a defining moment

in his artistic career. He was an alchemist who turned marble into flesh and bone, and brought a

psychological insight and physical realism to sculpture, never seen before.

He died in Rome in February of 1564. Still working at the age of 88 years old,

having outlived both his art rivals - Leonardo da Vinci AND Raphael.

He was brought back to Florence, to be buried in Santa Croce church.

Just a stone's throw away from his divine David.