Tuesday 13 June 2017

Day of the Colossus - Monday 11 June 2017

Yesterday, I went to see the David.

This is the view on entering the gallery. Leading up to the David are unfinished works by Michelangelo, the Slaves. These are a great illustration of the sculpture process and seem to make the point made by the master himself, that the marble had the figures in it - they were just struggling to get out.
Sorry, there is inconsistent colour temperature going on here - needs more careful processing.
The view looking back at all the crowd is always interesting, and for those that like to gaze upon bottoms, there is convenient seating all around the back of the statue.
It's very hot in Florence. At the end of the day, one needs a beer, and there's a "Brewdog" just about opposite where I am living.