When I first saw this work of art I thought it represented David and Goliath, but then I noticed the wings at the ankle, which indicated a mythological connection. You can see the name of the sculptor on the base - Iacobus Sansovinus. You can take a close look as you queue to go to the top of the campanile of San Marco.Tuesday, August 9, 2011
That must have hurt!
When I first saw this work of art I thought it represented David and Goliath, but then I noticed the wings at the ankle, which indicated a mythological connection. You can see the name of the sculptor on the base - Iacobus Sansovinus. You can take a close look as you queue to go to the top of the campanile of San Marco.
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