Donatello was a famous sculptor of the Italian Renaissance. He was born in Florence in the 1380s and died in 1466. He was one of the leading exponents of Quattrocento sculptural style, known for his ability to bring his works to life with great emotional expression and realism. Donatello worked with various materials such as bronze, marble, and terracotta. Some of his most famous works include the bronze David, the Gattamelata in Padua, and the bas-reliefs of the Tabernacle of Saint George. His work had a significant influence on later sculpture and left a lasting legacy in art history.