Donatello
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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].
Body
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].