DELLA QUERCIA, JACOPO

(ca. 1374-1438)

   The leading sculptor of Renaissance Siena. Although his early work was done in the late medieval style now known as International Gothic, he came under the influence of Donatello and produced sculptures in early Renaissance style that are notable examples of the treatment of the nude human figure. His work strongly influenced the sculpture of Michelangelo. Della Quercia's most famous and best-preserved work is the series of reliefs on the portal of the church of San Patronio in Siena.