Donatello was an Italian sculptor from Florence who worked during the Early Renaissance period. Some of his most famous works included the bronze statue of David from 1430, which was one of the first free-standing nude statues since antiquity. His relief sculptures like the Feast of Herod from 1427 showed early mastery of linear perspective and detailed carving. Donatello is considered one of the greatest sculptors of the Early Renaissance for his innovations in realistic sculpting techniques and influence on later artists.