Donatello

Early Renaissance Italian sculptor (1386–1466)
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Donatello

Summary

Donatello is a human[1]. He was born in Florence[2]. He was born on January 1, 1386[3]. He died in Florence[4]. He died on December 13, 1466[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6] and painter[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Donatello's place of birth was Florence[2].
  • Donatello died in Florence[4].
  • Donatello was born on January 1, 1386[3].
  • Donatello died on December 13, 1466[5].
  • Donatello died on January 1, 1466[9].
  • Donatello is buried at Basilica of San Lorenzo[10].
  • Donatello held citizenship in Republic of Florence[11].
  • Donatello is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[12].
  • Donatello worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Donatello worked as a painter[7].
  • Donatello's field of work was art of sculpture[13].
  • Donatello was employed by Lorenzo Ghiberti[14].
  • A notable student of Donatello was Bertoldo di Giovanni[15].
  • A notable student of Donatello was Agostino di Duccio[16].
  • A notable student of Donatello was Nanni di Banco[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Donatello is Tomb of Giovanni Pecci[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Donatello is Candelabra Angels[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Donatello is David[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Donatello is Donatello's Crucifix of Santa Croce[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Donatello is Zuccone[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Donatello is Bearded Head[23].
  • Donatello is recorded as male[24].
  • Donatello's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Donatello is associated with the Early Renaissance movement[26].
  • Donatello's genre is religious art[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Florence[2], Donatello… he was born on January 1, 1386[3]. He is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6] and painter[7]. Donatello's field of work was art of sculpture[13]. Among his employers was Lorenzo Ghiberti[14]. Notable students include Bertoldo di Giovanni[15], a sculptor[28], 1435–1491[29], of Italy[30], specialised in art of sculpture[31]; Agostino di Duccio[16]; and Nanni di Banco[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Tomb of Giovanni Pecci[18], a relief sculpture[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1426[34]; Candelabra Angels[19], a sculpture[35], in Italy[36], founded in 1434[37]; David[20], a statue[38], founded in 1440[39]; Donatello's Crucifix of Santa Croce[21], a sculpture[40], founded in 1406[41]; Zuccone[22], a statue[42], founded in 1423[43]; and Bearded Head[23], a bust[44], in Italy[45]. Things named for him include piazzale he[46] and he[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 13, 1466[5] and January 1, 1466[9]. Donatello passed away in Florence[4]. Burial took place at Basilica of San Lorenzo[10].

Why It Matters

Donatello has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

He has been cited as an influence by Bernardo Rossellino[49], an architect[50], 1409–1464[51], of Italy[52], specialised in art of sculpture[53] and Andrea Mantegna[54], a painter[55], 1431–1506[56], of Republic of Venice[57], specialised in painting[58].

Entities named for him include piazzale he[46] and he[47].

FAQs

Where was Donatello born?

Donatello was born in Florence[2].

Where did Donatello die?

Donatello passed away in Florence[4].

What did Donatello do for work?

Donatello worked as sculptor[6] and painter[7].

Who did Donatello influence?

Donatello has been cited as an influence by Bernardo Rossellino[49] and Andrea Mantegna[54].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Union List of Artist Names. getty.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. getty.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Donatello's visions. The Sculptor at Florence Cathedral. bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [26] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  12. [27] . RKDartists. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . KulturNav. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [54] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [57] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [58] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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