""Gattamelata is one of the most important equestrian monuments in the world," Simonetta Brandolini d'Adda, the president of Friends of Florence, tells The Art Newspaper."
"The statue was moved again last October amid concerns it was suffering from 'bronze cancer', a corrosive condition affecting copper alloys that produces dark green staining."
"In 2022, the basilica's Pontifical Delegation considered moving the original indoors permanently and replacing it with a copy."
"Vittorio Sgarbi, an art critic who was then a junior culture minister, publicly objected to the idea of replacing the original statue."
Donatello's Gattamelata statue, completed in 1453, has been moved indoors for restoration due to concerns of corrosion known as 'bronze cancer'. Funded by Friends of Florence and Save Venice, the €1m restoration aims to address the statue's condition. The statue commemorates Erasmo da Narni, a 15th-century mercenary leader, and is modeled after the ancient statue of Marcus Aurelius. Its future location is debated, with discussions about a permanent indoor display or a return to its original outdoor setting.
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