1. Donato di Niccoló di Betto Bardi AKA. Donatello
Also commonly portrayed as…
By Jamie and Brad
Renaissance Artist

2. 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.

3. FAMOUS WORKS!
David
Original
Bronze
Second
Marble

4. St. George and the Dragon
Famous Works! Cont…
St. George and the Dragon
3D Etching
At the Tabernacle in Orsanmichele

5. 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