David is the name given to two sculptures by the early-Renaissance Italian sculptor, Donatello. In 1408, the artist was tasked to carve a marble statue of David, who was a biblical character that fought courageously against the gigantic Goliath. The commission to complete this project came from the Cathedral of Florence’s operai, who wanted to embellish the buttresses of the cathedral’s tribunes with 12 images of prophets. The sculpture was among Donatello’s early works, and it featured the artist’s immense talent and unique approach to sculpting.