Donatello was an artist born in 1386 in Florence, Italy and created a number of sculptures, including ''Saint George,', "Saint Louis of Toulouse," "Feast of Herod" and "Judith Slaying Holofernes." As of 2011, the Metropolitan Museum of Art reports that most of his works are currently displayed in Italy. He passed away in Florence in 1466.
Born in 1266, Giotto di Bondone was an Italian artist and sculpture who contributed many works during the Renaissance period. One of his most famous sculptures is the ''Statue of Giotto,', which sits just outside of Ufizzi, Italy. In addition to sculpting, di Bondone also designed the Scrovegni Chapel and Campanile. Giotto died in 1337 and was laid to rest in the Cathedral of Florence.
Lorenzo Ghiberti was born in 1378 and began his career when he won an art contest in 1401. He won the contest with a set of bronze doors that were placed on the Florence Baptistery, which is a religious cathedral in Italy. Other Ghiberti sculptures include ''Arte di Calimala,', ''Arte di Cambio'' and ''Arte della Lana.'' Ghiberti passed away in 1455.
Filippo Brunelleschi finished runner-up to Ghiberti in the 1401 art contest and was trained at the Bartoluccio de Michele. Born in 1377, Brunelleschi's most famous piece of art is the dome of Florence Cathedral and other works include the ''Sacrifice of Isaac'' and ''Crucifix.'. Brunelleschi was also a prominent architect and had a passion for mathematics. He passed away in 1446.