A soldier saint in Renaissance Florence: Donatello's St George

A conversation with Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker in front of Donatello, Saint George, c. 1416-17, marble, 214 cm high (Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, commissioned by the armorers and sword makers guild for the exterior of Orsanmichele)

[@supremereader7614]

Beth is always interested in the anatomy of different art and Steven is interested in certain technical aspects. You both make a great duo when appraising art!

[@AMARBOYHEL]

There is nothing more i wanna hear more than both of your voices together analyzing paintings and sculptures. Thank you so much for the upload

[@NebulousWhisp]

I was literally just reading a book about St George 1 minute ago and put it down to watch youtube see this video just released.

[@fabriziosoderi53]

A tremendous lesson of Florentine renaissance’s glory. Grazie

[@Sasha0927]

Saint George was a handsome fellow, I'll give him that!! He seems strong, dignified, and resolute. I guess you've gotta be to take down a dragon, lol...
The helmet edit was pretty funny, but well done too.

[@AMorgan57]

Rilievo stiacciato--first I've heard of this technique, fascinating. Thanks!

[@vincenza1470]

I love all of your videos so much!

[@michaelhealy1590]

Always uplifting and educational without being stuffy

[@camerontriboulet6645]

Wonderful video as always, thank you.

[@kentwang44]

Are there any sources that have done a recreation of what St George would have looked like with his helmet and sword?
I would love to see that. If no one has done it, I'm going to hire an artist to do it, perhaps with a 3D visualization.

[@schoolstudio7915]

Finalllllllllly ... Thank you so much smarthistory, please continue in this direction with the hammer and chisel 🌹

[@MysticDonBlair]

I prefer his Saint Mark
I used to admire these everyday as I passed by

[@allertonoff4]

Hi .. you know .. erm .. perhaps my FAVOURITE sculpture is 'the dying
Gaul' .. Contraposto Completely Annihilated ! .. Great post btw :)

[@andreaoliverio6524]

GRAZIE 😁

[@jake_runs_the_world]

beautiful

[@marthavillegas6250]

I love this videos ❤️

[@oltedders]

He's so young and handsome. Was the model a member of the atalier of the sculptor or a Florentine nobel associated with the armorers guild?

[@juanitoarcoiris2882]

I came here because of an anime... Thanks Japan