Donatello's Gattamelata and Andrea Del Verrocchio's Bartolmmeo Colleoni
The Equestrian Statue of Gattamelata is a sculpture by Italian early Renaissance artist Donatello , dating from 1453. Andrea Del Verrocchio's Bartolmmeo Colleoni1481-1496 is later than Gattamelata. Verrocchio and Donatello were contemporaries and it is likely that Verrocchio was heavily influenced by the Gattamelata.
Both of these statues are made to depict condottiere. And both statues sit on a pedestal, They have similar size(12'2" and 13") and both condottieros and the horses are portrayed in life size. They are both sit high on horse and hold a baton, so they looks majestic. The baton was a symbol of military leadership, further emphasizing their might and abilities. The simple depiction of the real people is enough to convey their power. Both statue not only reproduce the grandeur of ancient Rome, but also shows the characteristics of the early Renaissance. It's "realism", no not "idealism".
The emotion on Gattemelata's face is very serious. Donatello portrays Gattamelata as a composed, alert and watchful leader, and full of heroic mettle. He looked at the front and raised his baton. He seemed to command his soldiers and horse for fighting .The horse's front left hoof rests on an orb and it have a formal posture.
For Bartolmmeo Colleoni, notice his stern face. His head raised. He looks very courageous, and more arrogant. The character was wearing a hat and looking at the left front. He seemed to Inspect his troop The horse has a more natural posture, it slightly tilted head. It feet lifted a hoof with a natural angle, so the dynamic gait made it has more dynamic. This horse seems in a movement, it was aggressive and had so much strength.
没有评论:
发表评论