Saint Francis, the Madonna, and Saint
  Anthony " 152

Miracle of the Speaking Babe " 156

Miracle of the Miser’s Heart " 158

Miracle of the Mule " 160

Symbol of St. Matthew " 162

Choristers " 164

Choristers " 164

Christ Mourned by Angels " 166

Super Altar by Giovanni da Pisa " 168

Tomb of Giovanni, Son of General Gattamelata " 170

Tomb of General Gattamelata " 172

Shrine of St. Justina " 172

General Gattamelata " 174

Colleone " 176

Madonna and Child " 180

“Pazzi” Madonna " 182

Madonna and Child " 184

Madonna " 186

Side Panel of Pulpit " 188

End Panel of Pulpit " 190

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DONATELLO

The materials for a biography of Donatello are so scanty, that his life and personality can only be studied in his works.  The Renaissance gave birth to few men of productive genius whose actual careers are so little known.  Unlike many of his contemporaries, Donatello composed no treatise on his art; he wrote no memoir or commentary, no sonnets, and indeed scarcely a letter of his even on business topics has survived.  For specific information about his career we therefore depend upon some returns made to the Florentine tax-collectors, and upon a number of contracts and payments for work carried out in various parts of Italy.  But, however familiar Donatello the sculptor may be to the student of Italian art, Donatello the man must remain a mystery.  His biography offers no attraction for those whose curiosity requires minute and intimate details of domestic life.  Donatello bequeathed nothing to posterity except a name, his masterpieces and a lasting influence for good.