Artwork

Il Marzocco, Donatello

Il Marzocco, Donatello, by John Russell Pope, graphite, 1896
Il Marzocco, Donatello, by John Russell Pope, graphite, 1896

Il Marzocco, Donatello is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist John Russell Pope. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Il Marzocco is a drawing by Donatello, executed in graphite.

About this work

Overview

Il Marzocco is a drawing by Donatello, executed in graphite.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts the Marzocco, a lion symbolizing Florentine power.

History & Provenance

The work is often misattributed to a later artist, but is actually a drawing by Donatello. A drawing with this title was studied by John Russell Pope around 1896, suggesting it was in circulation at that time.

Artist & collection

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