On This Day

Historical Events in August 1501

The Statue of David

Aug 16 Michelangelo awarded the contract to create his statue of David at Florence Cathedral by the Overseers of the Office of Works (the Operai) of the Duomo

A masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, The Statue of David completed by Michelangelo in 1504

Florence Cathedral

Aug 16 Michelangelo awarded the contract to create his statue of David at Florence Cathedral by the Overseers of the Office of Works (the Operai) of the Duomo

A procession passes Florence Cathedral, its Baptistery and Campanile in the Piazza del Duomo


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