Donatello was born on January 1, 1386[1], in Florence[2]. He died on December 13, 1466[3], in Florence[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5], painter[6], and artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,377 views/month, #6,864 of 1,000,298).[8]
Student: Bertoldo di Giovanni[15], Agostino di Duccio[16], Nanni di Banco[17]
Notable work: Tomb of Giovanni Pecci[18], Candelabra Angels[19], David[20], Donatello's Crucifix of Santa Croce[21], Zuccone[22], Bearded Head[23], Crucifixion[24], Saint Massimo and Saint Prosdocimo[25], Forzori Altar[26], Martelli coat of arms[27], Donatello's Marzocco replica[28], Replica of Protome[29], Winged Putto with a Fantastic Fish[30], Saint John the Evangelist[31]
Things named for Donatello include he[55] and piazzale he[56].
Why It Matters
Donatello has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Andrea Mantegna[59], a painter[60], 1431–1506[61], of Republic of Venice[62], specialised in painting[63] and Bernardo Rossellino[64], an architect[65], 1409–1464[66], of Italy[67], specialised in art of sculpture[68].
Entities named for him include he[55] and piazzale he[56].
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