The presence of six drill holes on the top of this statue's head indicate that it likely had a helmet or laurel wreath accessory that has since been lost.
The presence of six drill holes on the top of this statue's head indicate that it likely had a helmet or laurel wreath accessory that has since been lost. Now empty, the clenched right hand of the statue suggests that a lance or sword is also missing. Commissioned by the Corazzai guild, this statue depicts its subject in a stance of military readiness, wearing a cape and armor and holding a waist-high shield in front of him, thus illustrating him as the patron of armorers. FTP, name this Donatello statue of the saint also remembered for slaying a dragon.
The presence of six drill holes on the top of this statue's head indicate that it likely had a helmet or laurel wreath accessory that has since been lost.
{St. George}