Donato di Niccoló di Betto Bardi AKA. Donatello Also commonly portrayed as… By Jamie and Brad Renaissance Artist
Biography Donatello was born circa 1386 in Florence and died December 13, 1466. He grew up and was educated in the house of the Martelli family. He received his first training in a gold smith’s workshop owned by Lorenzo Ghiberti. He worked with Ghiberti on statues of prophets in churches.
FAMOUS WORKS! David Original Bronze Second Marble
St. George and the Dragon Famous Works! Cont… St. George and the Dragon 3D Etching At the Tabernacle in Orsanmichele
Impact on The Renaissance Invented the shallow relief technique Etching appears deep but is very shallow St. George and the Dragon Made the first bronze sculptures Stepping stone for different types of sculpting Worked with Michelangelo on many statues