Which of the following artists envisioned his sculpture as already existing within the marble,needing only his tools to "set it free"?
A)El Greco
B)Giorgione
C)Lucas Cranach the Elder
D)Michelangelo

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Michelangelo famously believed that his sculptures already existed within the marble and he only needed to remove the excess stone to reveal the masterpiece within. This idea is known as "non finito" or "unfinished" and can be seen in many of his works, such as the David and the Dying Slave.

Which of the Following Artists Envisioned His Sculpture as Already