This exhibition's theme is the Italian Renaissance. This gallery is composed of four of the most well known artist during the Italian Renaissance. The gallery contains works by Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo.
Mounted Warrior, Leonardo da Vinci (ascribed to), first half of the 16th century, From the collection of: Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
This sculpture is fascinating and has brought up controversy through out history. It is argued that it is not quite sure if this piece was made by Leonardo or one of his apprentice.
Annunciation, Leonardo da Vinci, Around 1472, From the collection of: Uffizi Gallery
This art piece is interesting due to the mystery that it is unknown where it was made. This is one of Leonardo's first paintings applying atmospheric perspective which he later improved in other works.
The Miraculous Draft of Fishes, Raphael, c.1515 - c.1516, From the collection of: Royal Collection Trust, UK
This piece of art work is a drawing that was made to be displaced in the Sistine Chapel. Raphael was commissioned by the Pope to draw this picture.
Saint George and the Dragon, Raphael, c. 1506, From the collection of: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
This painting is one of a series of panels. It was thought that this painting was made as a gift for the king at first but later discovered that it was in reality made for the king's emissary.
Madonna of the Clouds, Donatello, about 1425 - 1435, From the collection of: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
This sculpture is interesting because it is a flattened relief sculpture that was invented by Donatello. It shows Madonna in the clouds as the Queen of the Heavens.
The Ascension with Christ giving the Keys to St Peter, Donatello, ca. 1428-1430 (carved) - 1432, From the collection of: The Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a low relief sculpture that is fascinating because it shows Chris giving the keys to St. Peter. It is unknown why this work was commissioned but there is an idea it was for decoration of a church.
Studies of an outstretched arm for the fresco 'The Drunkenness of Noah' in the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo Buonarroti, circa 1508 - 1509, From the collection of: Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
This drawing sketched by Michelangelo is interesting because it shows how he experimented with angles. The sketch shows the same arm in different positions. This shows how the arm's muscles look under different views.
The Torment of Saint Anthony, Michelangelo Buonarroti, c. 1487–88, From the collection of: Kimbell Art Museum
This painting is fascinating due to the fact that it is believed to be the first painting ever made by Michelangelo. It is said it was painted when he was thirteen years old.
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