Sandro Bontticelli, Primavera, ca. 1482. Tempera on wood, 6'8" x 10' 4". Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence.
The movement in this piece really struck me and the abuility to read the work from left to right became a very interesting aspect to me. It is painted really elegantly and the dark background contrast well against the light and vibrant colors of the characters. The natural made halo around Venus's head brings the focus on her in the center of the portrait but with the addition of all the other figures my eye did not linger on her for a significant time compared to the other figures. Overall I felt that it was a very sensual with the transparent outfits and the captivation of Venus and Cupid.
Donatello, Saint George, Or San Michele, Florence, Italy, ca. 1410-1415. Marble, figure 6' 10" high.
Donatello's sculpture of St. George portrays him as the warrior saint of Florence, who is ready to come to life and protect his city from harm. the amount of detail represented in the armor of St. George is very striking. The appearance on the face of St. George speaks a lot for the work. He gives a very stern glare and the seriousness of his role for the city is apparent. Donatello definitely paid attention to the details in the folds of his cloak and how the pieces of armor and clothes join and are represented. The sculpture is very stern and powerful and was successful in portraying the guardian role of the Saint.
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