Michelangelo, David, 1501-04, marble, 517 cm high (17 feet) (Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence)
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Michelangelo, David, 1501-04, marble, 517 cm high (17 feet) (Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence)
Bank of America's Masterpiece Moment
Crafted in the 16th century, this pair of six-panel screens is painted in ink on paper and showcases both Yamato-e and Chinese painting styles. The work features pine trees―a typical Japanese motif―and it has beautifully captured the richness of a Japanese landscape.