Why it matters
A beardless prophet, based on the classical orator, turns his head slightly with restrained energy. Filippo Brunelleschi, Donatello's friend, is said to have been the model.
Did you know?
- It dates from 1416–1418.
- It stood on Giotto's bell tower in Florence.
- It is life-size, 190 cm high.
Based on the Italian Wikipedia article Profeta imberbe (CC BY-SA 4.0).
