This couple of artworks was realized by two of the greatest Renaissance masters: Donatello and Verrocchio.
The first artist carved the Marzocco, a lion resting its paws the crest of Florence, a red lily. The animal, due to his strength and power, symbolizes and protects the city. Having a lion in one’s home could be the guardian for a peaceful life.
Verrocchio, Leonardo’s master, realized the “Putto with dolphin” (now in Palazzo Vecchio, Florence). The putto is a chubby male child, usually naked and sometimes winged. He was a classical motif during Renaissance.

Material

Bronze

Size

H. 22 cm

Weight

0,6 kg

CODE

BRP0050

Donatello Andrea del Verrocchio Florence Florentia renaissance classic full figure Marzocco lion animal putto child angel cherubin dolphin