The sculptors of the Renaissance age were greatly
influenced by humanism. That is why they made
a detailed study of human anatomy and carved
the grace and beauty of the human body in
their sculptures. The outstanding sculptors of
Renaissance period were Donatello, who made the
bronze statue of David; Michelangelo, who made
a statue called 'Pieta' showing Mother Mary in a
seated posture carrying the body of Jesus.
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Themes used in sculpture were very similar to those used in early Renaissance painting. Subjects for ecclesiastical works nearly always came from the Old and New Testament of the Bible. If the Madonna and Child is the most popular subject, other common subjects included scenes from the life of Christ or the Virgin Mary, as well as episodes from Genesis. Decorative motifs of classic origin were occasionally introduced into religious sculpture, but mythological subjects much more rarely, except for Cupids and Putti. Subjects broadened however, during High Renaissance painting, and this also affected sculpture. Themes for non-church sculpture might feature scenes from classical mythology, and portraits of or motifs connected with the patron concerned, as well as Biblical subjects
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Artists routinely painted wood and terracotta sculptures, and sometimes marble as well; they might even gild unpainted marble figures to highlight details.