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Donatello
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Public figure

Donatello Gold

Early Renaissance Italian sculptor (1386–1466)

1386 to 13 Dec 1466

Donatello was an Early Renaissance Italian sculptor (1386–1466). Born 1386 in Florence. Associated with Lorenzo Ghiberti.

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Who is Donatello?
Donatello was an Early Renaissance Italian sculptor (1386–1466). Born 1386 in Florence. Associated with Lorenzo Ghiberti.
What does Donatello do?
Donatello is known as sculptor, painter, artist.
What are Donatello's skills?
art of sculpture.
When was Donatello born?
Donatello was born on 1386 in Florence.
Journey

Career and education

Silver

Career

  • Lorenzo Ghiberti
Public record

Public life

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Born
1386, Florence
Died
1466-12-13, Florence
Occupations
sculptor, painter, artist
Also known as
Donatello Donato, Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi
Awards, work, projects

Achievements

Notable work

  • Tomb of Giovanni Pecci
  • Candelabra Angels
  • David
  • Donatello's Crucifix of Santa Croce
  • Zuccone
  • Bearded Head
  • Crucifixion
  • Saint Massimo and Saint Prosdocimo
  • Forzori Altar
  • Martelli coat of arms
  • Donatello's Marzocco replica
  • Replica of Protome
  • Winged Putto with a Fantastic Fish
  • Saint John the Evangelist
Languages and interests

Profile

Languages
Italian
Expertise
art of sculpture

What we have, and what we might have wrong

This page is assembled from the sources below. Each section carries its own grade. Gold 1 section Silver 1 section

  • Wikidata, as of 3 Oct 2026. Community-curated knowledge base (CC0)
  • Wikimedia Commons. Photo, see the file page for licence

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