Il "David" di Donatello -- "con la testa di Golia" -- omoerotismo nella statuaria italiana

Speranza

Donatello interprets David in a frankly sensual way.

The eroticism is seen in relation to Golia.

There is a huge sexual charge to the louchely reflective way in which David, clad only in boots and hat, LOOKS DOWN at Golia's servered, helmeted 'testa'.

The relationship is INTENSELY tactile.

The wing attached to GOLIA's helmet TEASINGLY caresses the inside of David's thigh.

David's foot rests on the side of Golia's head, and is lapped by his bushy moustache.

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