How Does Giambologna's Mercury Differ from the Davids of Donatello

question 21

Multiple Choice

How does Giambologna's Mercury differ from the Davids of Donatello and Verrocchio?

• A) It differs little from one viewpoint to another.
• B) It presents smooth, fleshy surfaces.
• C) It presents a more rigid pose.
• D) It makes greater use of open space.

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