Prophet Jeremiah, Along the free-standing campanile within the buildings of the Florence Cathedral on the Piazza del Duomo in Florence, Italy, Donatello completed four standing statues depicting four Old Testament patriarchs and prophets. Here, Jeremiah stands barefoot, wearing Roman garb and holding a scroll. He gazes out from the niche to the crowd., 1423-26, Photographed in 17023
Scope and Contents
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0381; Public Notes:
Dates
- Creation: 1423-26
- Creation: Photographed in 17023
Creator
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Biographical / Historical
Subjects: Biblical Figures; Sculptures; Religious Subjects; Old Testament; Old Testament Patriarchs; Old Testament Prophets; Jeremiah; School: Florence; Style period: Early to High Renaissance; Technique: sculpting; Work type: sculpture
Full Extent
1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 10; Image width (in.): 7.4in.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Medium: marble; Physical condition: mounted; worn edges; curling; Print type: black and white; Support:
General
Artist Nationality: Italian; Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription translation text type:
Source
- Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Florence (Repository, Organization)
Repository Details
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Nashville TN 37212 United States
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