Facing the Dragon: Donatello’s SAINT GEORGE & the Birth of Renaissance Courage | Art Analysis

Facing the Dragon: Donatello’s SAINT GEORGE & the Birth of Renaissance Courage | Art Analysis

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Donatello’s Saint George is a marble sculpture of a portrait of inner strength. Created in Florence around 1415, this groundbreaking sculpture captures the psychological tension of a young warrior about to face a dragon. This video explores how Donatello revolutionized sculpture by bringing human emotion, fear, and fortitude to the surface.
🎨 Artist: Donatello
📍 Bargello Museum, Florence
📅 Date: 1415–1417