Donatello
Famous Florentine Sculptor by: Michael Starr
Biography
Born 1386, in Florence Italy, Donato di Niccola di Betto Burdi spent most of his life in Florence and worked in a workshop of a famous sculpture, Lorenzo Gihberti. He studied under his wing and mastered the art sculpting. He also became a sculptor and ended up with his own workshop. He created the Saint Mark sculpture, David, The Crucifixion, and Virgin and Child. As well as many other famous creations. He also partnered with an architect Michelozzo and they journeyed Rome together while in Rome they collaborated the tomb of Pope John XXII.
His Work
Donatello had made many famous works that can be seen all over Florence. He used techniques from the current era and from the Middle Ages. From religious works from nude sculptures, he was one of the best Florentine Sculptors of his time. He made life like statues and brought light to the artistic world of the early Renaissance.
Donatello's Creations
David
Sculpted in1430 and located in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello was commissioned by the Medici Family to be sculpted by Donatello. This sculpture is clearly nude, and this was a style of art that was prohibited for so long, before the Renaissance.
Donatello. David. Digital image. Upload.Wikipedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2014.
The Crucifixion
Created in 1440 and located in the Louvre Museum, France. This sculpture uses styles of art used in earlier times representing christianity and showing Jesus Christ hung on a cross.
Donatello. The Crucifixion. Digital image. Paradoxplace.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2014.
Virgin and Child
Created in 1440, located in the V&A Museum. This was created in the old religious style and is potraying a Bible story.
Donatello. Virgin and Child. Digital image. Wikipedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2014.