Donatello

Donatello (Donato de Betto di Bardi) (1386? - 1466) was a famous Florentine artist and sculptor.

His life was described in Giorgio Vasari's "Vite".

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External Link:

A biography of Donatello with further relevant links (http://www.island-of-freedom.com/DONATELL.HTM)