The cross-eyed "David" "David." Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1501-1504 "David" is considered almost the most recognizable statue in the world. Michelangelo Buonarotti created it from a piece of marble, which another sculptor considered spoiled. In addition, modern research has shown that David is not so perfect. Turns out he's cross-eyed. Scientists agree that the sculptor deliberately "gifted" his creation with such a flaw, then David's profile will seem perfect from different angles. #Art