Boy Beneath the Stone
Michelangelo's Unspoken Love: Decoding 'Boy Beneath the Stone'
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Carved in Carrara marble,
Refers to a sculpture made of Carrara marble.
cast with a sullen stare,
Describes the expression on the sculpture's face as gloomy.
wide eyed grand cathedral in despair.
Portrays the sculpture as a large cathedral figure with a sad demeanor.
Seventeen feet above me, but no more than a child,
The sculpture is positioned high but resembles a child.
Poised to fight Goliath with a slingshot in his hand
Imagery of David from the biblical story, ready to face challenges with a slingshot.
Michelangelo,
References the artist Michelangelo.
did you fall in love with him?
Asks if Michelangelo fell in love with his creation.
His beauty's all we've known.
David's beauty is emphasized as the primary aspect known to us.
David's just a name that you gave to him,
Suggests that "David" is just a given name, prompting curiosity about the true identity.
but tell me now,who's the boy beneath the stone?
Poses a direct question about the identity of the boy beneath the stone.
Standing like an angel,glaring out to Rome,
Depicts the sculpture standing like an angel, overlooking Rome.
He was two years in the making,five hundred years ago.
Highlights the time taken to create the sculpture and its age.
Some say they were lovers,but I guess we'll never know.
Suggests speculation about a romantic relationship between Michelangelo and the sculpture.
And I can't help but wonder,who was that boy beneath the stone?
Expresses curiosity about the true identity of the boy beneath the stone.
Michelangelo,
Repeats the question about Michelangelo's feelings toward the sculpture.
did you fall in love with him?His beauty's all we've know.
Reiterates that David's beauty is the main focus.
David's just a name that you gave to him
Restates that "David" is just a name given to the sculpture.
Tell me now, who's the boy beneath the stone?
Repeats the direct question about the boy beneath the stone.
Tell me was he your lover, brother or just some ragabone?
Asks whether the boy beneath the stone was a lover, brother, or someone unknown.
Tell me now, who's that boy beneath the stone?
Reiterates the question about the identity of the boy beneath the stone.
Tell me was he your lover, brother or just some Romeo
Repeats the inquiry about the relationship of Michelangelo with the boy beneath the stone.
Tell me now, who's that boy beneath the stone?
Restates the question, emphasizing the mystery of the boy beneath the stone.
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