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TIL The statue of young David was made from a flawed piece of marble that had been ruined by two artists, and no one was willing to work on it. Despite the flaws in the marble, Michelangelo accepted t (www.britannica.com)
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Michelangelo turned an unfinished statue into an iconic piece of Renaissance art.

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[–] CynAq@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

I would love if someone knowledgeable in sculpture can clarify the flaws in the marble.

The article mentions mediocre quality and says it was confirmed by modern analysis but doesn't get into what differentiates good quality marble from a bad one.