FILE: 17_Gattamelata_Donatello.jpg

TITLE: SCULPTURE - Gattemelata - EARLY ITALIAN RENAISSANCE

DESCRIPTION: Bronze equestrian sculpture by DONATELLO. Commissioned by a CONDOTIERRI (prof. soldier with political power outside of the army) from PADUA named Erasmo di Narni, or Gattemelatta (sneaky cat). 1ST LIFESIZE EQUESTRIAN PORTRAIT STATUE since classical antiquity.