Donatello, Cast of the bust from the statue of Donatello's St George for Orsanmichele, Florence

Cast of the bust from the statue of Donatello's St George for Orsanmichele, Florence, ?19th century

After Donatello (ca. 1386 - 1466)

RA Collection: Art

This bust is a cast from a full-length figure made by Donatello for the Church of Orsanmichele, Florence (ca.1415-1417). St. George was the patron saint of the Arte dei Corazzai (Guild of Armourers), which commissioned the sculpture in c.1414.

Originally positioned in a niche in the Church, it has since been relocated to the Museo Nazionale del Bargello and a copy put in its place.

This plaster cast was bought by the Royal Academy, possibly in the late 19th century, from the the firm of cast makers, D. Brucciani & Co

Object details

Title

Cast of the bust from the statue of Donatello's St George for Orsanmichele, Florence

Artist/designer

After Donatello (ca. 1386 - 1466)

Cast made by

D. Brucciani & Co (London)

From

Original in Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, ca.1415-17

Date

?19th century

Object type

Sculpture Cast

Medium

Plaster cast

Dimensions

753 mm x 750 mm x 395 mm, Weight: 26 kg

Collection

Royal Academy of Arts

Object number

03/1441

Acquisition

Purchased from D. Brucciani & Co (London)

Keywords

Bust Male (Human Gender) Curly Hair Looking Sideways Frowning Portrait

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