Why it matters
The prophet Jeremiah, with a disconsolate expression, was carved for Giotto's bell tower in Florence. According to Vasari, the model was Donatello's friend Francesco Soderini.
Did you know?
- It dates from 1427–1435.
- It is life-size, 191 cm high.
- The statues were so admired that they were moved to the tower's most important side.
Based on the Italian Wikipedia article Geremia (Donatello) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
