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Why was Donatello important to the Renaissance?
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Donatello was important to the Renaissance for two main reasons. First, he influenced later artists by portraying the human body in a more realistic manner than the medieval sculptors who preceded him. Also, he experimented with a wide range of materials, including wood, bronze and stone. In doing so, he introduced new media to artists of his era. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of Renaissance art.
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Paolo Pannini 'Galleria Con Vedute Di Roma Antica' 1996
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Italian print, published by Nuova Arti Grafiche Ricordi and printed in Italy, features Galleria Con Vedute Di Roma Antica by the renowned 18th-century artist Paolo Pannini. Know...
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1990s Northern Renaissance Prints and Multiples
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Offset
French Polychrome and Gilded Statue of The Virgin Mary
Located in Cotignac, FR
A polychrome and gilt plaster statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The quality of the original gilding and the handling of the folds in the clothing are exceptional.
A wonderful statu...
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
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Gold Leaf
Gothic Renaissance wooden sculpture: bust of a young Saint or Angel
Located in Norwich, GB
This remarkable, deeply evocative fragment is a hand-carved piece of religious statuary from 16th Century France. It depicts the torso of a serene figure, likely a Saint or Archangel...
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16th Century Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
Very Rare Renaissance Old Master Oil Painting c. 1600 Oil on Panel The Madonna
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Virgin Madonna
Spanish Renaissance artist, circle of El Greco (1541-1614)
circa 1600
oil on wood panel, unframed
panel: 20 x 14.5 inches
Provenance: private collection, northern ...
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Early 17th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$12,950 Sale Price
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18th Century French Oil Painting on Copper Portrait of Noble Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Noble Lady
French School, early 1700's period
oil painting on copper, unframed
copper: 5 x 3 inches
condition: very good, minor paint fading and deteriation.
provenanc...
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Early 18th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings
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Copper
$723 Sale Price
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The Adoration Of The Christ Child Fine Renaissance Old Master Painting Large
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/School: After Filippo Lippi, Italian 1406-1469. The work is most likely by an English hand, late 19th century
Title: The Adoration of the Christ ...
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19th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings
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Watercolor
$2,066 Sale Price
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