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The great Florentine sculptor Date of Birth:

Content:

1. Donatello: Pioneer of the Renaissance
2. Independent Commissions
3. Master of Perspective
4. The "St.

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5. Later Years: Themes of Mortality and Devotion
6. Conclusion

Donatello: Pioneer of the Renaissance

Early Life and Training

Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi (c. ), known as Donatello, was born to a wool carder in Florence.

He likely received his initial training in workshops tasked with decorating the city's cathedral. There, he forged a lifelong bond with the architect Filippo Brunelleschi.

Independent Commissions

In , Donatello received his first independent commission for a statue of a prophet for the cathedral.

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His subsequent marble "David" () marked a departure from the traditional depiction of the biblical king. Instead, Donatello portrayed David as a victorious youth, standing confidently over Goliath's severed head. This work showcased his interest in heroic figures and his ability to ren