Three different statues of David by three different artists, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Bernini, share a similar style, but differ in which scene in the story of David and Goliath they portray. Donato di Niccolo Bardi, more commonly known as Donatello, was an Italian sculptor of the early 15th century in the early stages of ⦠Between 1501- 1504 (restored in 2003-2004) â Michelangelo ⦠in particular by two of the most famous artists during the Renaissance, David by Donatello and David by Michelangelo, help show just how diverse and varied art during the Renaissance was, with great differences in emotion, posture, attitude and composition that made both very ⦠What medium is Donatello's David made in? However, Georg Swarzenski ("Donatello's 'Madonna in the Clouds' and Fra Bartolommeo," Bulletin of the Museum of Fine Arts, vol. Other early works include his marble St. John the Evangelist for the Duomo's facade and a crucifix made from wood for nearby Santa Croce's church. Equestrian statue of Gattamelata Artist Donatello Year 1453 Medium Bronze Height 134 in (340 cm) Location Piazza del Santo, Padua, Italy Famous Artwork by Donatello Saint Mark Zuccone The Feast of Herod David Equestrian statue of Gattamelata Judith and Holofernes The Equestrian statue of Gattamelata is an early piece that made its way in during Donatello, David. Michelangeloâs is marble, approximately eighteen feet tall, and seems to be fully-grown man. How would you describe David's overall appearance? The sculptures of âDavidâ that were created by Michelangelo and Donatello are so different that the only thing I can find in common with them is their title. David (bronze). Who made/sculpted the David? Donatelloâs David has a long hair, wearing a hat, and also bring a sword. Although the newest sculpture of David(C) made by Bernini in 1623 has much more movement than either David A or B. What is in between David⦠Donatello. Thereâs more to Michelangeloâs David than being one of the most famous sculptures in the world, made by one of the greatest artists in history. Donatello seems to be trying to tell society that man was can conquer anything. Itâs stands at a height of 158 cm and is believed to have been commissioned by the wealthy Medici family of Florence. Fact 1: Donatelloâs real name was Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi. The relief's prior history is unknown. To Florence, that carved marble block symbolizes much more than artistic mastery, and it would be a mistake to consider it just another tourist attraction. It is a five foot, freestanding bronze sculpture of David, from the classic story David and Goliath. Both are now in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello in Florence. Bronze. When was the David made? The first similarity between the three statues of David is their contrapposto pose. The statue of David made ⦠Italian sculptor Donatello is one of the most influential artists of the 15th century in Italy, known for his marble sculpture David, among other popular works. The truly genius Tuscan artist named Michelangelo Buonarroti, a Renaissance man!. Wilhelm von Bode stated that it had been in a church in Rome; see his Denkmäler der Renaissance-Sculptur Toscanas (Munich, 1892-1905), text vol., p. 42. Donatello sculpted his piece David from bronze sometime around c.1440, nearly 100 years after Petrarchâs death. The traces of Gothic style in his early works, like the marble statue of David (1408-1409), can be attributed to Ghibertiâs influence. David is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, created in marble between 1501 and 1504 by the Italian artist Michelangelo. The following is a conversation about Donatelloâs David between Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker: Donatello, David , c. 1440, bronze, 158 cm (Museo Nazionale de Bargello, Florence) (photo: Steven Zucker , CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)