1. David

Michelangelo’s masterpiece showcasing incredible detail and proportion

2. Pietà

Heartbreaking depiction of Mary cradling Jesus after crucifixion

3. Moses

Stunning representation of Moses with dramatic tension and energy

4. Bacchu

Playful yet masterful sculpture of the Roman god of wine

5. The Deposition

Emotional group sculpture depicting Christ’s removal from the cross

6. Dying Slave

Part of an unfinished series, symbolizing human struggle

7. Rebellious Slave

Part of an unfinished series, symbolizing human struggle

8. Madonna of Bruges

Delicate, serene depiction of Mary and baby Jesus

9. Angel

Early work displaying Michelangelo’s talent in sculpting lifelike forms

10. Victory

Dynamic portrayal of a young warrior triumphing over an enemy

11. The Risen Chris

Statue of Christ in serene, idealized human form

12. St. Matthew

An unfinished work showing the apostle’s emergence from stone