Contrast the statues of David created during the Renaissance by Donatello and Verrocchio with the Baroque David created by Gianlorenzo Bernini. What makes these statues different? NO EXPLANATION JUST USE THE RESPONSES these are the responses Bernini’s piece implies the presence of someone else. Bernini’s David doesn’t portray any pivotal moments in history. The Renaissance statues show a great deal of action. Donatello and Verrocchio focus on the representation of drama over beauty.
Bernini's David is in a pose of stillness and contemplation, while Donatello and Verrocchio's statues are in action poses. Bernini's David is in contrapposto, while the Renaissance statues are in contrapposto and have twisted torsos. Bernini's David is more realistic and emotionless, while the Renaissance statues have more emotion and drama portrayed in the faces and bodies. Bernini's David is more lifelike and dynamic, while the Renaissance statues are more static and idealized.
