Donatello (Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi;
This man was a (the) famous early Renaissance Italian artist and sculptor from Florence. He is partially known for his work in basso rilievo, a form of shallow relief sculpture that, in his case paved the way for many 15th-century art developments in perspective. This man is one of the leadingh lights of the Renaissance.
His long and industrious career saw him working in Florence, Padua and the back in Florence. His full life story and complete works can be found here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donatello
His main works include;
* St. Mark (1411–1413) Orsanmichele, Florence
* St. George Tabernacle (1415–1417) Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence
* Prophet Habacuc (1423–1425) Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Florence
* The Feast of Herod ( 1425) Baptismal font, Duomo di Siena
* David (1425–1430) Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence
* Equestrian Monument of Gattamelata (1445–1450) Piazza del Santo, Padua
* Mary Magdalene (1455) Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Florence
* Judith and Holofernes (1455–1460) Palazzo Vecchio, Florence
