Jeremiah

Donatello was a preeminent Italian Renaissance artist, celebrated for his mastery of sculpture in marble and bronze. He was a pioneer in accurately depicting human anatomy and imbuing his figures with a sense of individuality, a departure from earlier artistic conventions.12

Among his notable works is a sculpture identified as Jeremiah, created around 1427-1435 for the campanile of the Florence Cathedral. This piece, though sometimes mistaken for the prophet Habakkuk, showcases Donatello's skill in capturing expressive force, drawing inspiration from ancient Roman portrait busts. His innovative techniques, such as the schiacciato relief, allowed for a greater sense of atmospheric space in his carvings.2