This work by Florentine artist Baccio Bandinelli (1525–1534) was commissioned to accompany Michelangelo’s David, which was commissioned by the republican council of Florence, led by Piero Soderini, to commemorate the Medici’s defeat.
The colossus (height: 5.05 m) was originally given to the Medici family to complement the David, but Michelangelo adopted it as a symbol of his newly acquired power upon his return from exile in 1512, and again in 1530.
Ancient architecture has been a topic of wonder to humanity, and it never fails to amaze us. It makes us curious about the origin of humankind and their lifestyle in prehistoric times. The past stories are astonishing to hear, but little do we know about the real secrets that reside within the withered facades of ancient buildings. Many things are left to be discovered, and many facts are not well known to the majority of the population. Here are some interesting facts about the Architecture marvels of the Ancient world.