Why it matters
The Marzocco, the heraldic lion of Florence, rests its paw on a shield with the city's lily. Donatello gave the animal a majestic, lively expression.
Did you know?
- It dates from 1419–1420.
- It was made for the visit of Pope Martin V to Florence.
- A copy now stands in the Piazza della Signoria.
Based on the Italian Wikipedia article Marzocco (Donatello) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
