10 Most Famous Renaissance Sculptures and Statues

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3Penitent Magdalene – Donatello

Donatello started experimenting with different materials, such as bronze and wood, in the final stages of his career. During this period, he made a well-known painting of Mary Magdalene, a close disciple of Jesus who was executed just before his crucifixion.

Mary Magdalene’s fragile appearance and ragged attire make her representation captivating for most spectators. Her hands are crossed in front of her breast as a symbol of repentance for Mary Magdalene’s transgressions.