Donatello
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Donatello
Summary
Donatello is a human[1]. He was born in Florence[2]. He was born on January 1, 1386[3]. He died in Florence[4]. He died on December 13, 1466[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], painter[7], and artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,259 views/month, #6,864 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Donatello's place of birth was Florence[2].
- Donatello died in Florence[4].
- Donatello was born on January 1, 1386[3].
- Donatello died on December 13, 1466[5].
- Donatello died on 1466[10].
- Donatello is buried at Basilica of San Lorenzo[11].
- Donatello held citizenship in Republic of Florence[12].
- Donatello is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[13].
- Donatello worked as a sculptor[6].
- Donatello worked as a painter[7].
- Donatello worked as an artist[8].
- Donatello's field of work was art of sculpture[14].
- Among Donatello's employers was Lorenzo Ghiberti[15].
- A notable student of Donatello was Bertoldo di Giovanni[16].
- A notable student of Donatello was Agostino di Duccio[17].
- A notable student of Donatello was Nanni di Banco[18].
- A notable work attributed to Donatello is Tomb of Giovanni Pecci[19].
- A notable work attributed to Donatello is Candelabra Angels[20].
- A notable work attributed to Donatello is David[21].
- A notable work attributed to Donatello is Donatello's Crucifix of Santa Croce[22].
- A notable work attributed to Donatello is Zuccone[23].
- A notable work attributed to Donatello is Bearded Head[24].
- Donatello is recorded as male[25].
- Donatello's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Donatello is associated with the Early Renaissance movement[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Florence[2], Donatello… he was born on January 1, 1386[3]. He is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], painter[7], and artist[8]. Donatello's field of work was art of sculpture[14]. Among his employers was Lorenzo Ghiberti[15]. Notable students include Bertoldo di Giovanni[16], a sculptor[28], 1435–1491[29], of Italy[30], specialised in art of sculpture[31]; Agostino di Duccio[17]; and Nanni di Banco[18].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Tomb of Giovanni Pecci[19], a relief sculpture[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1426[34]; Candelabra Angels[20], a sculpture[35], in Italy[36], founded in 1434[37]; David[21], a statue[38], founded in 1440[39]; Donatello's Crucifix of Santa Croce[22], a sculpture[40], founded in 1406[41]; Zuccone[23], a statue[42], founded in 1423[43]; and Bearded Head[24], a bust[44], in Italy[45]. Things named for him include he[46] and piazzale he[47].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include December 13, 1466[5] and 1466[10]. Donatello passed away in Florence[4]. Burial took place at Basilica of San Lorenzo[11].
Why It Matters
Donatello ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,259 views/month, #6,864 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
He has been cited as an influence by Andrea Mantegna[50], a painter[51], 1431–1506[52], of Republic of Venice[53], specialised in painting[54] and Bernardo Rossellino[55], an architect[56], 1409–1464[57], of Italy[58], specialised in art of sculpture[59].
Entities named for him include he[46] and piazzale he[47].
FAQs
Where was Donatello born?
Donatello was born in Florence[2].
Where did Donatello die?
Donatello passed away in Florence[4].
What did Donatello do for work?
Donatello worked as sculptor[6], painter[7], and artist[8].
Who did Donatello influence?
Donatello has been cited as an influence by Andrea Mantegna[50] and Bernardo Rossellino[55].