He may look fit, but researchers in Italy believe Michelangelo's David is in danger of collapsing due to his weak ankles. According to findings from Italy's National Research Council and the University of Florence, the famous marble sculpture has tiny cracks around its ankles that could cause a serious problem for the masterpiece's prolonged stability. "Micro-fractures are visible in the left ankle and the carved tree stump (that bears apart of the statue's weight), threatening the stability of ...
He may look fit, but researchers in Italy believe Michelangelo's David is in danger of collapsing due to his weak ankles. According to findings from Italy's National Research Council and the University of Florence, the famous marble sculpture has tiny cracks around its ankles that could cause a serious problem for the masterpiece's prolonged stability. "Micro-fractures are visible in the left ankle and the carved tree stump (that bears apart of the statue's weight), threatening the stability of ...
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