He was immediately followed, and his resolution was seconded, by no less personages than the painters Cosimo Rosselli and Sandro Botticelli.
Then Giuliano da San Gallo, the illustrious architect, submitted a third opinion to the meeting.

He began his speech by observing that he agreed with those who wished to choose the steps of the Duomo, but due consideration caused him to alter his mind.

"The imperfection of the marble, which is softened by exposure to the air, rendered the durability of the statue doubtful.

He therefore voted for the middle of the Loggia dei Lanzi, where the David would be under cover." Messer Angelo di Lorenzo Manfidi, second herald of the Signory, rose to state a professional objection.

"The David, if erected under the middle arch of the Loggia, would break the order of the ceremonies practised there by the Signory and other magistrates.