Donatello

Donatello is born

1386

Donatello was born in Florence, Italy in the year 1386

Donatello Begins Working

1406

In around 1404-1407 Donatello joined the workshop of Lorenzo Ghiberti, a sculptor in bronze.

Another Work

1415

While also working on other sculptures, he made two marble statues called St. George and St. Mark.

Donatello's Early Works

1415

In the period of 1408-1415, Donatello made his first sculpture, which was a seated marble figure of Saint John the Evangelist.

Stiacciato Relief

1416

In 1416, Donatello invented his own style of relief called Stiacciato Relief. Relief is a form of art where people are sculpted from a flat piece, making them stand out from the background. The first piece he used this one was called "St. George Killing the Dragon"

Middle Works

1432

Between 1420 and 1432 Donatello made many works that all developed his Stiacciato Relief technique. One of which is "The Ascension, with Christ Giving the Keys to St. Peter".

The Paduan Period

Period: 1443 to 1455

Between 1443 and 1455 Donatello worked in Padua, Italy. He worked on various bronze projects, but was absent from working from 1452 to 1455.

The Late Florentine Period and His Death

Period: 1454 to 1466

During Donatello's absence, a new wave of sculptures came around. Donatello continued working on bronze until he died in 1466 due to an unknown cause.