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Icarus Artisan Candles

Statue of David

Statue of David

$40.00 AUD
$40.00 AUD
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A famed symbol of strength and beauty; the statue of David candle is based on the Michelangelo statue of David that sits in the Galleria dell 'Accademia, Florence in Italy. David is based on the biblical figure David before his triumph over Goliath.

This candle is a detailed scan of the original David statue. This piece has made its way from Florence, where it was crafted some 500 years ago, all the way to your home. We have inscribed this candle with the exact coordinates of the sculpture's creation, to pay homage to the original David, which looks in the direction of his home in Rome. 

*Although it can be burnt, it's recommended to leave it unburnt. If you choose to burn, follow instructions and burn in a dish to prevent wax spill.*

Materials

Soy blend: Soy-Parrafin

Australian sourced fragrance oil

Shipping & Returns

$5 for all orders in WA

Outside WA: $10

International: $20

Dimensions

Height: 22cm

Care Instructions

Always keep a burning candle within sight.

Keep burning candles out of the reach of children and pets.

Don’t burn a candle all the way down

Never extinguish candles with water

Trim candlewicks each time before burning

burn candles in a well-ventilated room.

follow reccomendations per candle, some candles are not intended for burning

Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times.

Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire.


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History

The Statue of David stands as one of the greatest masterpieces of the Renaissance, yet its creation was nearly impossible. The massive block of marble from which David was carved had a long and troubled history. Originally was deemed too flawed and fragile to be workable. Several of the finest sculptors of the time, including Agostino di Duccio and Antonio Rossellino, attempted to work with the stone but abandoned it.


For nearly 40 years, the marble lay untouched in the courtyard of the Florence Cathedral workshop, exposed to the elements. However, in 1501, a 26-year-old Michelangelo saw its hidden potential.