One of his famous pieces, the statue of David, served as inspiration and a symbol of strength to the population of Florence. When he first finished the statue, it shocked many people because he sculpted David in the nude, which had not been done in decades. Although David was not clothed, he was still seen as powerful because of his muscular build and professional stance. The statue has an upset facial expression and a tense neck, which many believe symbolizes the psychological preparation for war that David is going through. By the time that the statue had been unveiled to the public, there was a need for a symbol of hope in the city of Florence, because of the dark times that had fallen upon them. The statue was placed in the town square
