Question

which of the following is true regarding the sculptures of david and mary magdalene by donatello?
a. mary magdalene is shown ragged and emaciated.
b. david is portrayed as a boy
c. they contain a high level of emotion and expression
d. all of the above

please select the best answer from the choices provided

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Mary Magdalene in Donatello's sculptures (specifically related to his works on David and Mary Magdalene) is depicted as ragged and emaciated, which is accurate.
• Option b: Donatello's David is portrayed as a boy, which is a well - known aspect of this sculpture.
• Option c: These sculptures (David and Mary Magdalene by Donatello) are known for their high level of emotion and expression, capturing the human condition and spiritual themes effectively.

Since all of the statements (a, b, and c) are true, the correct option is d.

Answer:

D. all of the above