Created in 1430 Donatello's David is one of the most important sculptures of the early renaissance. This was the first free standing statue made since classical antiquity. Unlike artist in the middle age, only focused on God and the soul Donatello looked to the past of the Greek and Roman art. Donatello mirrored their love and respect for the human body.
The Equestrian at Gattamelata, made in 1453, Is important in many ways. Donatello took it upon himself to sculpt a grate horse in bronze. A bronze sculpture of this size had not been made in over a thousand years. He incorporated individualism and emotional qualities that other artist had not been able to achieve.
The impact that Donatello had was tremendous. He invented the shallow relief
The Equestrian at Gattamelata, made in 1453, Is important in many ways. Donatello took it upon himself to sculpt a grate horse in bronze. A bronze sculpture of this size had not been made in over a thousand years. He incorporated individualism and emotional qualities that other artist had not been able to achieve.
The impact that Donatello had was tremendous. He invented the shallow relief