Saint Zuccone, This statue is known by two names the Prophet Habakkuk or Zuccone. The statue within an elaborate niche outside the Orsanmichele in Florence. The Prophet Habakkuk/Zuccone stands akimbo with his right foot forward. His clothing is Neo-Classical and his hands are empty, making his identity difficult. The platform in which he stands bears Donatello's name and below that "King David" is inscribed in Latin, though there is no other reason to suggest King David is the identity of the sculpture., 1423-1425, Photographed in 17022

 Item — Box: 302
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s46-i0421

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Saint Zuccone, This statue is known by two names the Prophet Habakkuk or Zuccone. The statue within an elaborate niche outside the Orsanmichele in Florence. The Prophet Habakkuk/Zuccone stands akimbo with his right foot forward. His clothing is Neo-Classical and his hands are empty, making his identity difficult. The platform in which he stands bears Donatello's name and below that "King David" is inscribed in Latin, though there is no other reason to suggest King David is the identity of the sculpture.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0395; Public Notes:

Dates

  • Creation: 1423-1425
  • Creation: Photographed in 17022

Creator

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: Biblical Figures; Sculptures; Religious Subjects; Old Testament; Biblical Prophets; Zuccone; Habakkuk; 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.): 7.3in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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