Donatello on Wikipedia
Donatello (Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi; c. 1386 – December 13, 1466) was a famous early Renaissance Italian artist and sculptor from Florence. He is, in part, known for his work in bas-relief, a form of shallow relief sculpture that, in Donatello's case, incorporated significant 15th century developments in perspectival illusionism.
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The Ascension Relief by Donatello, 1428-30
Donatello is regarded as one of the greatest sculptors of the 1400s and this marble panel is one of the finest surviving examples of his innovative work in extremely low re…
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The 'Chellini Madonna', by Donatello, about 1450
One of the Museum’s most prized possessions is the bronze roundel by Donatello depicting the Virgin and Child, given to his doctor Giovanni Chellini in lieu of payment.
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Donatello and Florence
Donatello was born and died in Florence, and was a favourite of Cosimo de' Medici (1389–1464), a member of the family that, in effect, ruled the Republic of Florence. Artis…
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Room 64a: Donatello & the Making of Art 1400–1500
The Robert H. Smith Gallery holds The V&A's exceptional collection of sculptures by Donatello, the most important and influential sculptor of 15th-century Italy.
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