Sculpture Michelanglo

Art

Michelangelo and Me

Michelangelo, welcome to my home. I'm so happy to finally meet the sculptor of 'David,' that most magnificent of creations."

Thank you, your highness. I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free" ("Sculpture Gallery").

I am hoping you can do the same for me. My husband, the King, is my shining light, and I wish for you to sculpt him in the manner of David, larger than life, so I may install your masterpiece in my sculpture garden, based, of course, on the Medici garden where you first began your study of sculpture so long ago."

How would you like him portrayed, my lady?"

Heroically, like David, as my dearest husband is my own conquering hero in my heart. I want him majestic, larger than life, and I want the marble to speak to you, just as it did when you captured David so magnificently. Time is no object, and neither is cost. I want perfection, and I want my husband's statue to be remembered as your finest work." will do my best to please your highness. The best of artists has no conception that the marble alone does not contain within itself ("Sculpture Gallery"). Tell me, do you see the figure struggling, or at peace?"

That, my dear fellow, is for you to discover. Let the marble talk to you. I have a splendid piece in mind, but if it does not suit your needs, feel free to choose your own from the quarries near here. I want this to be nothing less than perfection, and I believe you are the only man for the job."

Do you see detail; do you want your husband to be recognizable to others, or only to yourself?" want the world to know my husband's face and form! Carve his facial details in high relief! Show his proud countenance for what it is, recognizable to all! Show the fine form of his figure, his finely honed muscles, the veins, and tendons ready to react at a moment's notice. Show his softer side, too, the side he shows only to me when we are alone together. I want to be reminded of every aspect of my husband when I gaze upon this statue, and I want to see every inch of him, naturally, and free from the constrictors of clothing and worry." see madam. And of the style?"

The style of 'David' intrigues me, but the style of Moses, your triumph on the tomb of Pope Julius, intrigues me as well. There is such passion in the details of this carving. I want to see that passion in my sculpture as well, and I want those who view it to know the passion and layers that make up my husband. It must be classical in nature, however. I will have him look as strong and as proud as any ancient Greek, if you can understand my meaning." understand it quite well, your highness, as the classical form is one that most pleases me."

You must study him well and long before you begin this piece, I think." agree, my lady, I agree."

Please, I want this statue to captivate from all angles. I do not need to tell you, I know, of the lighting in my garden, you will no doubt take that into consideration. In shadow and sun, I want this piece to mesmerize and delight, but never to appear dark or foreboding. Can you do that?"

Of course, my lady." give you full reign with the medium. I know that you will see in it what others cannot, and bring it out of the cold, unwilling stone. If you see my husband unfinished, so be it. I simply want you to capture him, as well as your own vision for perfection."

That pleases me, your highness."

Finally, I want a pedestal of some sort, so that my husband's head is visible to the street, commanding, but not too overbearing. It is imperative that my husband appear larger than life, but you capture his deep inner feelings, as I have said. I want this to be the perfect, ultimate, and total memorial to my husband and his reign, long after he has left this earth. I want people to remember him, and make him synonymous with you and your perfection. It is a difficult task, I know, but I feel you, if anyone, can carry it off." understand, my lady. You will be available for consultation?"