Donatello, 1386 – 1466

De 100 mest berømte malerier af Donatello

Maleriet, der gjorde Donatello berømt, er Madonna and Child between St Francis and St Anthony (1448); det hænger på Basilica di Sant'Antonio i Padua. Cantoria (1439) og Entombment (1447) følger efter i samlernes og museumsgæsternes hjerter. Af de 148 værker af Donatello i vores katalog er disse 100 de mest beundrede, hver præsenteret med sit årstal, sit museum og det, der gør værket unikt.

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Madonna and Child between St Francis and St Anthony (1448) af Donatello
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Madonna and Child between St Francis and St Anthony

1448 · Bronze · Basilica di Sant'Antonio, Padua

In the heart of the Italian Renaissance, where the shadows of antiquity met the burgeoning light of humanism, Donatello breathed life into metal with his masterpiece, Madonna and Child between St Francis and St Anthony. Created around 1448, this profound bronze sculpture serves as a window into a period of unparalleled spiritual and artistic transformation. The composition is a masterclass in symmetrical grace; at its center, the Virgin Mary cradles…

Cantoria (1439) af Donatello
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Cantoria

1439 · Marble · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Firenze

To stand before Donatello’s Cantoria is to witness the very moment the Renaissance found its pulse. Completed around 1439 for the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, this monumental marble relief is far more than a functional singers' gallery; it is a breathtaking explosion of movement and spiritual ecstasy. While much of the era’s sculpture remained tethered to the static, formal traditions of the Byzantine style, Donatello broke…

Entombment (1447) af Donatello
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Entombment

1447 · Oil On Canvas · Basilica di Sant'Antonio, Padua

To stand before Donatello's depiction of the Entombment is to be enveloped in an atmosphere so thick with grief, it feels almost palpable. This scene transcends mere narrative illustration; it is a profound meditation on loss, sacrifice, and the solemn weight of human devotion. The composition draws the viewer into the immediate aftermath of unimaginable tragedy. Jesus Christ lies within the tomb, not merely as a subject, but as the…

Miracle of the Repentant Son (1447) af Donatello
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Miracle of the Repentant Son

1447 · Acrylic · Basilica di Sant'Antonio, Padua

Donatello’s bronze sculpture, "Miracle of the Repentant Son," transcends mere representation; it's a profound meditation on faith, remorse, and divine grace. Created in 1447 during the apex of his artistic maturity, this work embodies the burgeoning humanism and emotional depth that defined the Early Renaissance in Florence. More than just a depiction of a biblical miracle – the restoration of a severed limb by St. Anthony – it’s a study…

Crucifix (1412) af Donatello
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Crucifix

1412 · Acrylic On Canvas · Santa Croce i Firenze, Florence

Donatello's 1412 Crucifix, housed within the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, isn’t merely a depiction of Christ on the cross; it’s a visceral experience. This early Renaissance masterpiece transcends simple representation, plunging the viewer into the heart of Christian theology and embodying the profound tension between suffering and redemption. Crafted from richly-toned pearwood, the sculpture immediately commands attention with its remarkably realistic portrayal of the human form – a…

Annunciation (1435) af Donatello
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Annunciation

1435 · Acrylic On Canvas · Santa Croce i Firenze, Florence

Donatello’s 1435 Annunciation, housed within the Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, isn’t merely a depiction of a biblical moment; it’s a profound meditation on grace, humility, and the transformative power of faith. Commissioned during a pivotal period of artistic innovation – bridging the Gothic and Renaissance eras – this sculpture embodies Donatello's revolutionary approach to humanism and his masterful command of classical forms. The scene unfolds with an arresting…

St George (detail) (1416) af Donatello
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St George (detail)

1416 · Marble · Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Firenze

The marble figure of St. George, sculpted by Donatello around 1416, stands as more than just a depiction of a saint; it's a pivotal moment in the evolution of Renaissance sculpture – a testament to the artist’s innovative spirit and his profound understanding of human form and narrative. Originally gracing the north wall of Orsanmichele, Florence’s imposing guildhall, this statue immediately captivated viewers with its dynamic energy and strikingly realistic…

Herod's Banquet (1427) af Donatello
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Herod's Banquet

1427 · Bronze · Baptisteriet i Siena, Siena

Donatello's Herod’s Banquet, crafted around 1427 for the baptismal font of Siena’s San Giovanni Baptistery, isn’t merely a depiction of a biblical episode; it’s a profound meditation on power, betrayal, and the chilling consequences of unchecked ambition. Commissioned amidst the competitive fervor of Renaissance Florence and Siena, this bronze relief stands as a testament to Donatello's burgeoning mastery – a pivotal work that showcases his innovative approach to sculpture and…

Bearded Prophet (1418) af Donatello
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Bearded Prophet

1418 · Bronze · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Firenze

In the heart of the Florentine Renaissance, where the shadows of antiquity began to dance with the light of new humanism, Donatello breathed life into bronze with his Bearded Prophet. Created around 1418, this monumental figure is far more than a mere sculpture; it is a profound meditation on the weight of divine knowledge and the solemnity of faith. As one gazes upon the weathered surface of the bronze, there…

St. John the Evangelist (1415) af Donatello
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St. John the Evangelist

1415 · Marble

St. John the Evangelist is a marble sculpture created by the artist Donatello. Dated 1410, this work depicts one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. The subject is rendered as an elderly man, presented with a face etched with lines and a gaze that suggests a state of contemplation and wisdom. This choice of representation presents the figure as a philosopher-like individual.

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St Mark (1411) af Donatello
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St Mark

1411 · Orsanmichele

Within the echoing halls of Orsanmichele in Florence, stands Donatello's sculpture of St. Mark – more than just a depiction of a biblical figure; it is a profound…

Prophet with Scroll (detail) (1418) af Donatello
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Prophet with Scroll (detail)

1418 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

To stand before this detail of a prophet is to encounter a moment suspended in time—a profound echo from the heart of the Italian Renaissance. The marble itself,…

St John on Patmos (1428) af Donatello
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St John on Patmos

1428

The St John on Patmos painting, created by the renowned artist Donatello in 1428, is a stunning example of Renaissance art. This masterpiece is a testament to Donatello's…

David (detail) (1409) af Donatello
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David (detail)

1409 · Museo Nazionale del Bargello

To stand before this detail of Donatello's David is to encounter not merely a sculpture, but a profound meditation on nascent heroism. The marble seems to breathe with…

Pietà (1447) af Donatello
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Pietà

1447 · Basilica di Sant'Antonio

In the quiet sanctity of the Basilica di Sant’Antonio in Padua, there exists a moment frozen in bronze, a profound intersection of divine tragedy and human vulnerability. Donatello’s…

Pulpit (on the right) (1465) af Donatello
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Pulpit (on the right)

1465 · San Lorenzo (Florence)

In the hallowed, sun-drenched silence of the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence, there exists a sculptural marvel that captures the very essence of a soul nearing its…

Prophet Jeremiah (1423) af Donatello
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Prophet Jeremiah

1423 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

To stand before Donatello’s Prophet Jeremiah is to encounter not merely carved stone, but the very weight of human contemplation. This marble masterpiece transports us into a moment…

Prophet Habakkuk (1427) af Donatello
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Prophet Habakkuk

1427 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

In the heart of Florence, within the hallowed halls of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, stands a figure that seems to breathe with the weight of centuries. Donatello’s…

Pulpit (1438) af Donatello
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Pulpit

1438 · Museum of the Cathedral

The Pulpit by Donatello emerged from the stone and the shared vision of a workshop. In 1438, the artist completed this marble structure, working alongside collaborators Michelozzo and…

Miracle of the New-born Child (detail) (1447) af Donatello
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Miracle of the New-born Child (detail)

1447 · Basilica di Sant'Antonio

This bronze detail captures an aged figure rendered with profound realism. The sculpture focuses on the upper torso and head, where deep wrinkles and facial contours convey experience…

Miracle of the Ass (1447) af Donatello
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Miracle of the Ass

1447 · Basilica di Sant'Antonio

In the heart of the Italian Renaissance, amidst the burgeoning humanism of Florence, Donatello breathed life into metal with his 1447 masterpiece, The Miracle of the Ass. This…

Cantoria (detail) (1439) af Donatello
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Cantoria (detail)

1439 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

The “Cantoria,” or Singing Gallery, crafted by the towering figure of Donatello between 1439 and 1440, isn't merely a decorative element within Florence’s Duomo; it’s an immersive experience,…

Evangelist Luke (1428) af Donatello
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Evangelist Luke

1428

The "Evangelist Luke" is a remarkable painting created by the renowned artist Donatello in 1428. This stunning work of art, crafted from stucco and measuring 215 x 215…

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Pulpit (detail) (1438) af Donatello
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Pulpit (detail)

1438 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

To look closely at this detail from the pulpit is to witness a quiet revolution in stone. The marble figures emerge from their setting with a sense of…

Christ before Pilate and Caiaphas (1460) af Donatello
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Christ before Pilate and Caiaphas

1460 · San Lorenzo (Florence)

Donatello's 1460 bronze sculpture, “Christ Before Pilate and Caiaphas,” stands as a monumental achievement within the burgeoning artistic landscape of the Italian Renaissance. Housed in the San Lorenzo…

David (1409) af Donatello
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David

1409 · Museo Nazionale del Bargello

To stand before Donatello’s David is not merely to observe a sculpture; it is to witness a suspended moment of profound human potential. Carved from luminous marble, this…

St George and the Dragon (1416) af Donatello
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St George and the Dragon

1416 · Museo Nazionale del Bargello

Gazing upon this marble bust is to confront a moment frozen in time—a powerful confluence of classical revivalism and raw human emotion. The subject, rendered with breathtaking verisimilitude,…

Saint George (1417) af Donatello
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Saint George

1417 · Museo Nazionale del Bargello

In the heart of Florence, where the echoes of the Quattrocento still resonate through the cobblestone streets, stands a figure of unparalleled poise and quiet strength. Donatello’s Saint…

St John the Evangelist (detail) (1410) af Donatello
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St John the Evangelist (detail)

1410 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Donatello's “St John the Evangelist (detail),” a remarkably preserved marble sculpture created around 1410-1411, stands as a pivotal work in the transition from the late Gothic to the…

St John the Evangelist (1410) af Donatello
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St John the Evangelist

1410 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

St John the Evangelist is a marble sculpture created by the artist Donatello. The work is dated 1410. It depicts one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, specifically…

Deposition (detail) (1465) af Donatello
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Deposition (detail)

1465 · San Lorenzo (Florence)

Donatello's Deposition, a pivotal work from 1465, isn’t merely a depiction of Christ being lowered from the cross; it’s a profound meditation on grief, loss, and the nascent…

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North pulpit (1460) af Donatello
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North pulpit

1460 · San Lorenzo (Florence)

To stand before the North Pulpit is to witness a profound moment in the evolution of Western art, where the rigid structures of the Middle Ages began to…

David (1430) af Donatello
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David

1430 · Museo Nazionale del Bargello

Michelangelo’s “David,” a colossal marble sculpture residing within the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence, isn't merely a depiction of a biblical hero; it’s an embodiment of human potential, a…

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Miracle of the Avaricious Man's Heart (1447) af Donatello
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Miracle of the Avaricious Man's Heart

1447 · Basilica di Sant'Antonio

Within the hallowed, sun-drenched walls of the Basilica di Sant’Antonio in Padua, there exists a moment frozen in time, a bronze whisper of the divine captured by the…

Allegoric Figure of a Boy (Atys), rear view (1430) af Donatello
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Allegoric Figure of a Boy (Atys), rear view

1430 · Museo Nazionale del Bargello

To stand before an image evoking this bronze figure is to feel the very breath of the Renaissance wind against one's skin. This depiction, titled Allegoric Figure of…

St George (detail) (1416) af Donatello
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St George (detail)

1416 · Museo Nazionale del Bargello

In the heart of Florence, within the hallowed halls of the Museo Nazionale del Bargello, resides a fragment of eternal courage. Donatello’s St. George, specifically captured in this…

Cantoria (detail) (1439) af Donatello
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Cantoria (detail)

1439 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

In the heart of Florence, within the hallowed halls of the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, lies a fragment of divine ecstasy known as the Cantoria. Created by the…

Donatello's Gattamelata (1447) af Donatello
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Donatello's Gattamelata

1447 · Piazza del Santo

Donatello og Gattamelatas Ædelhest – Et Monument over Venetien Donatello skabte Gattamelata, en ædelhest statue udført mellem 1447 og 1453 i Padua, Italien. Dette monument er ikke blot…

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Marzocco (1419) af Donatello
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Marzocco

1419 · Museo Nazionale del Bargello

In the heart of the Renaissance, amidst the political tremors and cultural rebirth of 15th-century Florence, Donatello breathed life into stone to create one of the city's most…

Prophet Jeremiah (detail) (1423) af Donatello
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Prophet Jeremiah (detail)

1423 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Donatello's “Prophet Jeremiah (detail),” a poignant study carved from pristine white marble around 1423-1427, transcends mere portraiture to become a profound meditation on faith, suffering, and the weight…

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Cantoria (detail) (1439) af Donatello
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Cantoria (detail)

1439 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Donatello's "Cantoria," a breathtaking detail from the larger marble relief adorning the south sacristy doors of the Duomo in Florence, isn’t merely a sculpture; it’s a vibrant snapshot…

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Herod's Banquet (detail) (1427) af Donatello
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Herod's Banquet (detail)

1427 · Baptisteriet i Siena

In the hallowed, quiet corridors of the Siena Baptistery, there exists a moment frozen in time, captured not in paint, but in the enduring strength of bronze. Donatello’s…

Miracle of the Avaricious Man's Heart (detail) (1447) af Donatello
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Miracle of the Avaricious Man's Heart (detail)

1447 · Basilica di Sant'Antonio

The Miracle of the Avaricious Man's Heart is a remarkable bronze relief created by the renowned Italian artist Donatello in 1447. This stunning work of art is located…

Bearded Prophet (detail) (1418) af Donatello
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Bearded Prophet (detail)

1418 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Donatello's "Bearded Prophet" – often referred to as “Pensieroso,” meaning “the Thinker” – stands not merely as a sculpture, but as a profound meditation on humanity’s relationship with…

Cantoria (detail) (1439) af Donatello
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Cantoria (detail)

1439 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Donatello's Cantoria, a breathtaking marble relief sculpture from the Duomo di Firenze (Florence Cathedral), isn’t merely a decorative element; it’s a vibrant snapshot of Renaissance ambition and artistic…

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Prophet Jeremiah (1423) af Donatello
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Prophet Jeremiah

1423 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Prophet Jeremiah is a marble sculpture created by the artist Donatello. Dated 1423, the work represents a significant religious subject through the depiction of the biblical prophet. The…

South pulpit (1460) af Donatello
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South pulpit

1460 · San Lorenzo (Florence)

Donatello’s Passion Pulpit, a monumental bronze ensemble housed within the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence, isn’t merely a religious depiction; it’s a visceral embodiment of the artist’s…

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Deposition (1465) af Donatello
#52

Deposition

1465 · San Lorenzo (Florence)

Donatello's Deposition, completed in 1465, isn’t merely a sculpture; it’s a profound meditation on loss, faith, and the raw vulnerability of humanity. Carved from rich, burnished bronze –…

St George (1416) af Donatello
#53

St George

1416 · Museo Nazionale del Bargello

Donatello’s “St. George,” sculpted in 1416 for the Museo Nazionale del Bargello in Florence, isn’t merely a depiction of a biblical hero; it’s a potent distillation of Renaissance…

Cantoria (1439) af Donatello
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Cantoria

1439 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Within the hallowed halls of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Florence resides a sculpture that transcends mere stone and marble – it is an embodiment of Renaissance…

Faith (1427) af Donatello
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Faith

1427 · Baptisteriet i Siena

Donatello's "Faith," crafted in bronze around 1427-1429 for the baptismal font within Siena Cathedral, stands as a pivotal work bridging the late Gothic and burgeoning Early Renaissance styles.…

Old Sacristy (1428) af Donatello
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Old Sacristy

1428 · San Lorenzo (Florence)

To step into the Old Sacristy within the Basilica of San Lorenzo is to leave the chaotic bustle of Florence behind and enter a realm of profound mathematical…

Annunciation (detail) (1435) af Donatello
#57

Annunciation (detail)

1435 · Santa Croce i Firenze

Donatello's "Annunciation," specifically this exquisite detail from the relief adorning the Cavalcanti Chapel in Santa Croce, Florence, stands as a pivotal moment in the burgeoning Renaissance. Crafted around…

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Pulpit (on the left) (1465) af Donatello
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Pulpit (on the left)

1465 · San Lorenzo (Florence)

Within the serene confines of San Lorenzo church in Florence resides a sculpture that transcends mere marble; it is a profound meditation on faith, humanity, and the very…

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Prophet with Scroll (1418) af Donatello
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Prophet with Scroll

1418 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Donatello’s “Prophet with Scroll,” crafted between 1415 and 1418, stands as a pivotal work in the burgeoning Early Renaissance of Florence. More than simply a depiction of biblical…

St John the Evangelist (1410) af Donatello
#60

St John the Evangelist

1410 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Donatello’s “St John the Evangelist,” completed between 1410 and 1411, isn't merely a sculpture; it’s an invitation into a realm of contemplative grace. Carved from pristine white marble,…

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Prophet Habakkuk (1427) af Donatello
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Prophet Habakkuk

1427 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

In the hallowed, sun-drenched halls of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Florence, there exists a figure that seems to breathe with the heavy weight of centuries. Donatello’s…

Entombment (1465) af Donatello
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Entombment

1465 · San Lorenzo (Florence)

Donatello's “Entombment,” completed around 1465 in Florence, stands as a monumental achievement within the Early Renaissance—a sculpture that transcends mere representation to embody profound human emotion and theological…

Cantoria (9) (1439) af Donatello
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Cantoria (9)

1439 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Donatello's "Cantoria," completed in 1439 for the Duomo of Florence, isn’t merely a decorative element; it’s a vibrant embodiment of Renaissance ideals – a testament to human ingenuity,…

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Lamentation over the Dead Christ af Donatello
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Lamentation over the Dead Christ

Victoria and Albert Museum

Donatello, one of the most influential artists of the Italian Renaissance, created the Lamentation Over The Dead Christ around 1455-1460. This remarkable bronze relief is currently housed in…

St George (1416) af Donatello
#65

St George

1416 · Museo Nazionale del Bargello

Donatello's *Saint George*, sculpted in 1416 during the nascent Renaissance, is more than just a marble statue; it’s a potent distillation of classical ideals interwoven with burgeoning humanist…

St John the Baptist (1438) af Donatello
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St John the Baptist

1438 · Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

Donatello’s “St. John the Baptist,” sculpted around 1438 in Carrara marble and now residing within the serene Chapel of St. John the Baptist at Santa Maria Gloriosa dei…

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Madonna with the Child (1448) af Donatello
#67

Madonna with the Child

1448 · Basilica di Sant'Antonio

Donatello's Madonna with the Child, sculpted in 1448 for the High Altar of the Basilica di Sant’Antonio in Padua, isn’t merely a depiction of Mary and Jesus; it’s…

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Chellini Madonna, verso af Donatello
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Chellini Madonna, verso

Victoria and Albert Museum

Donatello's "Chellini Madonna," a bronze relief cast in the mid-15th century, stands as a remarkably intimate and profoundly moving work within the artist’s oeuvre. More than simply a…

St Cosmas and St Damian (1428) af Donatello
#69

St Cosmas and St Damian

1428

Two figures emerge from an ornate stone backdrop, their presence defined by a quiet, shared intensity. These men, identified as the twin saints Cosmas and Damian, are positioned…

St Mary Magdalen (1457) af Donatello
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St Mary Magdalen

1457 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

St Mary Magdalen is a sculptural work created by the Italian Renaissance sculptor Donatello. This figure is slightly larger than life size and was originally made for the…

Bust of Niccolo da Uzzano (1430) af Donatello
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Bust of Niccolo da Uzzano

1430 · Museo Nazionale del Bargello

Donatello's 1430s marble bust of Niccolò da Uzzano is more than just a sculpted likeness; it’s a profound meditation on leadership, duty, and the quiet strength required to…

Crucifixion (1465) af Donatello
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Crucifixion

1465 · Museo Nazionale del Bargello

A Moment Frozen in Time: Donatello’s Crucifixion The bronze sculpture “Crucifixion” by Donatello stands as an enduring testament to the artistic fervor of the Florentine Renaissance, capturing not…

Prophet Habbakuk (1426) af Donatello
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Prophet Habbakuk

1426

To stand before this marble figure is to encounter a man caught in a moment of profound spiritual tension. Created between 1423 and 1426, this sculpture of the…

The Feast of Herod (1427) af Donatello
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The Feast of Herod

1427

The air in the room feels heavy, thick with the tension of a moment that refuses to pass. Around a central banquet table, figures are caught in a…

St Stephen and St Lawrence (1428) af Donatello
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St Stephen and St Lawrence

1428

The artwork presents two figures positioned within a recessed, arched niche. These figures are rendered in a relief sculpture technique, where the forms emerge from a flat plane…

Evangelist Mark (1428) af Donatello
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Evangelist Mark

1428

This high-relief marble sculpture captures a moment of quiet scholarly devotion. Within an oval frame, the figure of the Evangelist is seated at a writing desk, his attention…

Pulpit (1438) af Donatello
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Pulpit

1438 · Cathedral

A Masterpiece of Renaissance Sculpture: Donatello's Marble Pulpit Donatello’s marble pulpit, created in 1438 for the Church of San Lorenzo in Florence, stands as a pivotal work within…

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Agony in the Garden (1465) af Donatello
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Agony in the Garden

1465 · San Lorenzo (Florence)

Giovanni Bellini's "Agony in the Garden," housed within the venerable halls of the National Gallery, London, isn’t merely a depiction of a biblical scene; it’s a profound meditation…

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Funeral Monument to John XXIII (detail) (1435) af Donatello
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Funeral Monument to John XXIII (detail)

1435 · Baptisteriet i Firenze

The Funeral Monument to John XXIII (detail) is a work by the sculptor Donatello. This specific fragment captures a moment of stillness within a larger funerary structure. It…

Chellini Madonna, recto af Donatello
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Chellini Madonna, recto

Victoria and Albert Museum

To gaze upon the Chellini Madonna is to step into the very heart of the Florentine Renaissance, where the divine and the human intersect through the masterful hands…

Hope (1427) af Donatello
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Hope

1427 · Baptisteriet i Siena

Within the quiet, hallowed space of the Baptistery of San Giovanni in the Siena Cathedral, a figure emerges from the shadows of a shallow marble niche. This is…

St Mark (1411) af Donatello
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St Mark

1411 · Orsanmichele

In the Orsanmichele of Florence, a marble figure of St Mark emerges from its Gothic niche, marking a departure from the rigid traditions of the Middle Ages. Created…

St Rossore (1425) af Donatello
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St Rossore

1425 · Museo Nazionale di San Matteo

In the quiet presence of Donatello’s St Rossore, one does not merely observe a sculpture; one encounters a profound dialogue between the earthly and the divine. Created around…

Musician Angels (1447) af Donatello
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Musician Angels

1447 · Basilica di Sant'Antonio

In the hallowed stillness of the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua, there exists a moment where time seems to suspend itself, captured forever in the shimmering bronze…

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Hvor kan man se Donatello's malerier

De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.

Museum By Værker af Donatello Malerier fra denne liste
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, FirenzeMuseo dell'Opera del Duomo Firenze 22 Cantoria, Bearded Prophet, Prophet with Scroll (detail)
Museo Nazionale del Bargello, FirenzeMuseo Nazionale del Bargello Firenze 13 St George (detail), David (detail), David
Basilica di Sant'Antonio, PaduaBasilica di Sant'Antonio Padua 12 Madonna and Child between St Francis and St Anthony, Entombment, Miracle of the Repentant Son
San Lorenzo (Florence), FlorenceSan Lorenzo (Florence) Florence 12 Pulpit (on the right), Christ before Pilate and Caiaphas, Deposition (detail)
Piazza del Santo, PaduaPiazza del Santo Padua 6 Equestrian Statue of Gattamelata (8), Donatello's Gattamelata, Equestrian Statue of Gattamelata
Baptisteriet i Siena, SienaBaptisteriet i Siena Siena 4 Herod's Banquet, Herod's Banquet (detail), Faith
Baptisteriet i Firenze, FlorenceBaptisteriet i Firenze Florence 4 Funeral Monument to John XXIII (detail), Funeral Monument to John XXIII (detail), Funeral Monument to John XXIII (detail)
Santa Croce i Firenze, FlorenceSanta Croce i Firenze Florence 3 Crucifix, Annunciation, Annunciation (detail)

Donatello, årti for årti: det definerende maleri for hvert enkelt

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    David (detail) (1409) af Donatello
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    David (detail)

    Alder 14 – 23 · Museo Nazionale del Bargello

    To stand before this detail of Donatello's David is to encounter not merely a sculpture, but a profound meditation on nascent heroism. The marble seems to breathe with…

  2. 1410s
    Crucifix (1412) af Donatello
    Nr. 5 ud af 100

    Crucifix

    Alder 24 – 33 · Santa Croce i Firenze

    Donatello's 1412 Crucifix, housed within the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, isn’t merely a depiction of Christ on the cross; it’s a visceral experience. This early Renaissance…

  3. 1420s
    Herod's Banquet (1427) af Donatello
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    Herod's Banquet

    Alder 34 – 43 · Baptisteriet i Siena

    Donatello's Herod’s Banquet, crafted around 1427 for the baptismal font of Siena’s San Giovanni Baptistery, isn’t merely a depiction of a biblical episode; it’s a profound meditation on…

  4. 1430s
    Cantoria (1439) af Donatello
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    Cantoria

    Alder 44 – 53 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

    To stand before Donatello’s Cantoria is to witness the very moment the Renaissance found its pulse. Completed around 1439 for the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in…

  5. 1440s
    Madonna and Child between St Francis and St Anthony (1448) af Donatello
    Rang 1 ud af 100

    Madonna and Child between St Francis and St Anthony

    Alder 54 – 63 · Basilica di Sant'Antonio

    In the heart of the Italian Renaissance, where the shadows of antiquity met the burgeoning light of humanism, Donatello breathed life into metal with his masterpiece, Madonna and…

  6. 1450s
    St Mary Magdalen (1457) af Donatello
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    St Mary Magdalen

    Alder 64 – 73 · Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

    St Mary Magdalen is a sculptural work created by the Italian Renaissance sculptor Donatello. This figure is slightly larger than life size and was originally made for the…

  7. 1460s
    Pulpit (on the right) (1465) af Donatello
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    Pulpit (on the right)

    Alder 74 – 80 · San Lorenzo (Florence)

    In the hallowed, sun-drenched silence of the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence, there exists a sculptural marvel that captures the very essence of a soul nearing its…

Donatellos mesterværker: spørgsmål og svar

Hvilket maleri er Donatello bedst kendt for?Vis svaret

Madonna and Child between St Francis and St Anthony (1448), Basilica di Sant'Antonio, Padua. Derefter følger Cantoria (1439) og Entombment (1447).

Hvor gammel var Donatello, da Madonna and Child between St Francis and St Anthony blev malet?Vis svaret

62 år gammel: Madonna and Child between St Francis and St Anthony er fra 1448, og Donatello blev født i 1386.

Hvad er Donatellos ti største malerier?Vis svaret

Madonna and Child between St Francis and St Anthony, Cantoria, Entombment, Miracle of the Repentant Son, Crucifix, Annunciation, St George (detail), Herod's Banquet, Bearded Prophet og St. John the Evangelist. Ranglisten ovenfor angiver årstallet og museet for hver af dem.

Hvor mange værker malede Donatello?Vis svaret

Vores katalog indeholder 148 værker af Donatello, dateret fra 1406 til 1465.

I hvilke museer kan jeg se Donatellos mesterværker?Vis svaret

De fleste af dem findes i Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Firenze), Museo Nazionale del Bargello (Firenze) og Basilica di Sant'Antonio (Padua). Tabellen ovenfor lister museerne enkeltvis.

Hvornår malede Donatello mesterværkerne?Vis svaret

I 1430s: 22 af de 100 værker på denne side stammer fra denne periode, herunder Cantoria.

Hvad er de første og sidste berømte malerier af Donatello?Vis svaret

Det tidligste på denne side er Prophet (left of the Porta della Mandorla) (1406), det seneste Pulpit (on the right) (1465).

Hvad var Donatellos foretrukne motiver?Vis svaret

Renaissance (46), Sculpture (35) og Renaissance art (18), blandt de 100 værker på denne side.

Hvilken teknik foretrak Donatello?Vis svaret

Marble: 30 ud af de 100 værker på denne side.

Hvilken kunstretning tilhører Donatello?Vis svaret

Tidlig renæssance, som malerierne på denne side viser.

Hvilke mesterværker af Donatello hænger på Museo dell'Opera del Duomo?Vis svaret

Cantoria, Bearded Prophet og Prophet with Scroll (detail) er blandt de 21 værker på denne side, som er i Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Firenze's samling.

Kan jeg eje en reproduktion af et mesterværk af Donatello?Vis svaret

Ja. Hvert maleri på denne side kan bestilles som en håndmalet oliereproduktion i museums kvalitet eller som et kunstprint i den størrelse, du ønsker, direkte fra maleriets egen side.

Livet for Donatello

Livet og identiteten bag Donatello

Født som Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi, tilbragte manden, som historien kender som Donatello, sit liv inden for Firenzes mure i Italien. Han trådte ind i verden omkring 1386, en tid hvor byen var begyndt at omforme sit eget ansigt gennem sten og bronze. Hans tilstedeværelse i det florentinske landskab var konstant, præget af en stødig hånd og et intenst fokus på hans subjekters fysiske virkelighed. Han var en italiensk renæssanceskulptør, der forstod tyngden i de materialer, han arbejdede med, fra marmorens hårdhed til voksens flydende form.

Hans arbejde var ikke en ensom stræben efter perfektion, men snarere en række svar på sin tids behov. Han bevægede sig gennem Firenzes gader, arbejdede i mange forskellige medier og efterlod sig et spor af figurer, der indfangede en helt særlig, menneskelig tilstedeværelse. Selvom han var kendt for at være venlig og vellidt af sine omgivelser, kæmpede han med de praktiske aspekter ved at drive en virksomhed. Han påtog sig ofte mere arbejde, end hans hænder kunne nå at færdiggøre rettidigt, hvilket nogle gange betød, at de sidste detaljer blev overladt til andre, eller at værkerne blev leveret senere end forventet. Denne tendens til overforbrug af kræfter tyder på en mand, der var mere optaget af selve skabelsesprocessen end af ledelsen af et værksted.

Donatello døde i Firenze den 13. december 1466. Han efterlod sig et livsværk, der ændrede den måde, skulptører tilgik den menneskelige form på, ved at bevæge sig væk fra fortidens stive traditioner mod noget mere jordbundet og ekspressivt. Hans liv var uløseligt knyttet til byen, og hans identitet forbliver uadskillelig fra den florentinske jord, hvor han levede og arbejdede.

Tidlige år og kunstnerisk uddannelse

Donatello blev født i Firenze, Italien, og voksede op i en by, der fungerede som det primære epicenter for den spirende renæssance. Dette miljø tilførte den essentielle kulturelle energi, som var nødvendig for hans udvikling. Han tilbragte sine tidlige år dybt fordybet i den lokale atmosfære, hvor skiftet væk fra de rigide middelalderlige traditioner allerede var ved at vinde indpas. Hans forbindelse til det florentinske landskab var dyb, da byens skiftende værdier formede hans tidlige tilgang til form og figur.

Hans uddannelse indebar en indgående studium af klassisk skulptur. Dette fokus på antikken hjalp ham med at bevæge sig mod en ny stil, der prioriterede realisme og humanisme. Før han fandt sin egen stemme, lærte han den internationale gotiske stil af Lorenzo Ghiberti. Denne læringsperiode gjorde det muligt for ham at mestre sit håndværks tekniske færdigheder, før han begyndte at afvige fra de etablerede traditioner. Han arbejdede med en bred vifte af materialer, herunder sten, bronze, træ, ler, stuk og voks, og han benyttede ofte glas på opfindsom vis for at opnå specifikke effekter.

Mæcener, værksted og opgaver

Donatellos hænder var ofte fulde af arbejde. Han havde en tendens til at påtage sig langt flere opgaver, end hans tidsplan egentlig kunne rumme, en vane der indimellem betød, at projekter blev færdiggjort sent eller blev overdraget til andre for at blive afsluttet. Denne massive arbejdsmængde krævede en konstant tilstedeværelse i hans værksted, hvor han arbejdede side om side med flere assistenter. En gruppe på fire var et typisk antal for hans atelier, hvilket hjalp ham med at håndtere de fysiske krav fra sten, bronze og ler.

Medici-familien ydede en stabil støtte og tilbød den form for mæcenatvirksomhed, der gjorde det muligt for ham at udforske forskellige faser af sit liv. Hans rækkevidde strakte sig langt ud over Firenzes gader; han rejste for at udføre opgaver i Rom, Padua og Siena. Denne konstante bevægelse mellem byerne betød, at hans kunstneriske virke aldrig var begrænset til ét enkelt sted, da han medbragte både sine metoder og sine assistenter til forskellige centre for kulturel aktivitet.

Innovative teknikker og kunstnerisk stil

Donatellos tilgang til skulptur markerede et radikalt brud med de stive traditioner fra den internationale gotik. Han udviklede en stil i den tidlige renæssance, der hyldede en helt ny form for realisme, hvilket ofte blev opnået gennem en dybdegående forståelse for den menneskelige anatomi og det subtile spil mellem lys og overflade. Han lod sig ikke begrænse af et enkelt materiale, men arbejdede sig gennem sten, bronze, træ, ler, stuk og voks. Han fandt endda innovative måder at inddrage glas på for at tilføje en ekstra dimension af detaljerigdom til sine figurer.

Et af hans mest banebrydende tekniske bidrag var udviklingen af rilievo stiacciato. Dette er en ekstremt lav reliefteknik, hvor udskæringerne er så fine, at de skaber en illusion af dybde gennem næsten umærkelige variationer i tykkelsen. Ved at mestre denne metode kunne han antyde perspektiv og afstand på en næsten flad overflade. Hans værker udviser ofte en fascinerende spænding mellem materialets fysiske tyngde og motivets ekspressive bevægelse; han besad evnen til at få marmor til at fremstå blødt som hud eller lade bronze bære en følelse af tung, muskuløs energi.

  • David (bronze)
  • Equestrian Monument of Gattamelata
  • Saint George (marmor)

De skulpturelle mesterværker

I 1416 færdiggjorde han Sankt Georg, en marmorfigur, der indfanger en følelse af urokkelig mod. Skulpturen fremstiller ridderen i rustning, balancerende på forfoden frem for at stå i en traditionel contrapposto. Der er en mærkbar fornemmelse af den muskuløse krop, der arbejder under stenens overflade. Dette værk var et af mange bestillingsarbejder fra de florentinske lav, som havde til formål at pryde de ydre nicher i Orsanmichele-kirken.

Hans bronze-udgave af David står som et monumentalt vendepunkt i skulpturhistorien. Det er den første fritstående, nøgne mandsskulptur skabt siden antikken. Figuren er afbildet med et gådefuldt smil, stående med den ene fod hvilende på den afhuggede hoved af Goliat. Mens marmorversionen af dette motiv var et tidligt bestillingsarbejde, er bronzeversionen bemærkelsesværdig for sin delikate, androgyne fysik og den måde, hvorpå den bruger den unge mands nøgenhed som en kontrast til det tunge sværd i hånden.

Senere i sin karriere bevægede han sig mod andre materialer og skalaer. Equestrian Monument of Gattamelata, skabt i 1453, er et massivt bronzemonument placeret i Padua. Omkring år 1440 skabte han Den angrende Magdalene, en træskulptur udskåret i hvid poppel. Denne figur er mager og udmagret, hvilket bryder radikalt med de typiske fremstillinger af en smuk, ung kvinde. Udskæringen er rå og ekstremt detaljeret, hvilket afslører en helt anden side af hans tekniske mesterskab.

  • Sankt Georg, 1416
  • David (bronze), ca. 1440
  • Den angrende Magdalene, ca. 1440
  • Equestrian Monument of Gattamelata, 1453

Arv og kunstnerisk indflydelse

Donatellos tilgang til form fandt ikke øjeblikkelig accept i hans samtid. Hans kunstneriske rejse bevægede sig gennem markante faser, der begyndte med et fokus på klassisk monumentalitet og en voksende følelse for det ekspressive udtryk. Som hans karriere skred frem, vandt denne stil terræn og endte med at blive den mest dominerende arbejdsform i regionen. Hans indflydelse rakte langt ud over Firenzes grænser, hvor den spredte sig til andre italienske hoffer og satte dybe spor hos kunstnere over hele Europa.

Måden, hvorpå han mestrede sine materialer, åbnede op for et utroligt spektrum af emotionel dybde. Han bevægede sig fra den tunge, massive tilstedeværelse i sine tidlige marmorfigurer mod mere rå og endda brutale værker i sine senere år. Dette skift vidnede om en vilje til at udforske den menneskelige tilstand gennem varierende teksturer – fra stenens glatte overflader til det teksturerede, afmagrede træ i hans senere religiøse udskæringer. Hans evne til at indfange en følelse af bevægelse og psykologisk tyngde ændrede fundamentalt den måde, hvorpå skulptører tilgik den menneskelige figur.

  • David (bronze)
  • Equestrian Statue of Gattamelata
  • Saint George
  • Penitent Magdalene

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