Michelangelo BUONAROTI
Painter, Sculptor and Architect of Florence
(1475-1564)

Name: Unknown
Date: 2002-02-27
Comments: i think that this piece of work is one of absolute beauty and talent. the emotion of the slave is expressed so wonderfully and his pain and captivity is illustrated with exceptional awe. maybe M purposely didn't finish this piece of work to better bring about the message of slavery

Name: Unknown
Date: 2002-03-10
Comments: its cool

Name: Irene Imbrogno
Date: 2002-06-10
Comments: The sculpture of the 'Dying Slave',is one of the most beautiful renderings of the male bodies, Ihave seen.It is manly,yet graceful.There is a lovely sheen to the surface of the marble.
The expression on the face of the young slave,is profoundly sad.It's as though he is mourning his youth,now that death is eminent.
There is also a brave resignation in his look. Ifeel this is one of the MASTER'S MOST MOVING WORKS.

Name: Unknown
Date: 2003-06-25
Comments: Nobody will ever question the mastery of the sculptor's art and it seems a waste of time to say anything on that. I do wish to make some comments, however heretical. I rather think that this does NOT represent a 'dying slave', but rather a post-coital lover. It was likely worth Michelangelo's reputation, not to mention his freedom to say so, of course. There is no 'pain' here, just a languorous post-coital serenity which is lovely to behold. And, as an artist myself, I submit that it is, in fact, finished. Not only does the portion at the back support the marble physically whereas the damned thing would likely fall over without it, considering the position of the feet and torso, it adds to the work's composition. I don't see any 'brave resignation' on that face, ladies. You're dreaming. The moving sculpture of a dying figure is 'The Dying Gaul'. Now THAT is moving!
And there is nothing wrong with depicting a gay lover after the act of love. And no, I'm not gay.