Round 4: Tossup 18

This artist’s lover Tommaso dei Cavalieri modeled for The Genius of Victory, (-5[1])a sculpture intended to stand with unfinished statues of figures partially titled “Atlas” and “Awakening.” The Galleria dell’Accademia contains a statue by this artist whose disproportionate head (10[1])and right hand were intended for its viewing at the top (10[2])of the Florence Cathedral. Statues of a Dying Slave, Rebellious Slave, (10[2])and a Horned Moses were created by this artist (10[1])for the tomb of Pope Julius II. (10[1])This artist, who only signed his 1499 version of the Pietà, created a (10[1])17-foot tall statue that looks into the distance and holds a sling over his shoulder. (10[1])For 10 points, name this Renaissance artist of a marble David. ■END■

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