Donatello artworks on show at new exhibition in London
STORY: A marble sculpture of David
and a bronze dancing "spiritelli" figure
are two of 130 works by Italian Renaissance master Donatello
that will be on display at London's
Victoria and Albert Museum
(Peta Motture, Lead exhibition curator)
“It’s the V&A’s own vision of Donatello, bringing together over 50 works that have never been seen in the UK before to tell a story of Donatello’s creativity, his collaborations, his innovations and his inspirations.”
Born Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi
in Florence in the late 14th century
Donatello worked with marble, bronze,
stucco, wood and terra-cotta
"Donatello: Sculpting the Renaissance" will run
from February 11 to June 11, 2023