David Bust Sculptural Portrait Marble by Michelangelo.  Reveling in the light and shadow of the Famous Face, this bust study brings focused attention to the exquisite line and shape of the male facial features. Michelangelo was less than 30 years old when he created this statue, but his artistic style has matured. Artists in the past mostly represented the image of David cutting off the enemy's giant and stepping on Goliath's head. Michelangelo chose the tense moment of David's throwing stones. David stood confidently, staring into the distance with piercing eyes, ready to enter a new battle at any time.