This sculpture depicts a strong, beautiful young man, seeking to break the bonds. A passionate protest against enslavement and an unbroken will to win are conveyed in strong body movements and proud facial expressions. A huge, superhuman muscle tension further reinforces the impression of persistent desire for freedom.
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Crouching Boy by Michelangelo Buonarotti 
Bound Slave (Sculpture) by Michelangelo Buonarroti 
The Dying Slave by Michelangelo Buonarroti 
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