5 sculptures carved to perfection

Leonardo da Vinci famously said, "Details make perfection, and perfection is not a detail." In the world of sculpture, this rings especially true. The finest works are defined not just by their overall impact but by the intricate details that bring them to life. Here, we introduce you to our favorite five sculptures that exemplify this mastery, where every detail has been meticulously carved to perfection.

“The Rape of Proserpina” (1621-1622) by Gian Lorenzo Bernini / Galleria Borghese in Rome

“David” (1501-1504) by Michelangelo / Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence

“Modesty” (1752) by Antonio Corradini / Cappella Sansevero in Naples

“Apollo and Daphne” (1622-1625) by Gian Lorenzo Bernini / Galleria Borghese in Rome

“Laocoön and His Sons” (40-30 BCE) by Agesander, Athenodoros, and Polydorus of Rhodes / Vatican Museums in Vatican