‘The Statue of David’ epitomises the beauty standards and artistic ideals of the Renaissance period. The sculpture portrays the biblical hero David in a pose of determination before his battle with Goliath. ‘The Statue of David’ embodies the Renaissance fascination with classical antiquity and humanism and showcases the ancient Greek and Roman ideals of beauty and proportion. The sculpture depicts David as a youthful and idealised figure with flawless anatomy and a muscular physique. David's confident expression and relaxed posture convey a sense of calm resolve and inner strength. Michelangelo's meticulous attention to detail can be seen from the intricacies of the musculature to the expression of intense concentration on David’s face.