Category: Museums

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Jan 10, 2025

Madonna del Cardellino Rafael in Florence

The painting, according to Vasari as evidenced, was made in Florence for Lorenzo Nasi, a rich merchant of wool cloths, on the occasion of his wedding with Sandra Canigiani, a woman belonging to the upper bourgeoisie in Florence.

Jan 2, 2025

The Pudic Venus in the Uffizi Gallery

The statue, a Pudic Venus, is inspired, like the other variants of the theme, to the infrodite Cnidia of practice, with particular similarities with the Capitoline Venus.

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Dec 27, 2024

Discover Florence’s Hidden Medieval Treasures

Florence, a city renowned for its artistic and architectural heritage, holds countless hidden gems that reveal its medieval past. Among these treasures are the "erri" — multifunctional architectural.

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Dec 19, 2024

Vasari Corridor Reopening

The Vasari Corridor was constructed in just nine months by order of Duke Cosimo I de' Medici in 1565, based on a design by the architect Giorgio Vasari,

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Nov 29, 2024

Casa del Boia, the executioner of Florence

The "Casa del Boia" (House of the Executioner) is a unique four-story building located at the intersection of Via Michelangelo Buonarroti and Via San Cristofano in Florence.

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Nov 10, 2024

Leonard’s Perspective “Error”

In Leonardo da Vinci’s Annunciation, curious perspective issues have puzzled art historians and enthusiasts alike. Observing the painting closely, one notices that the Virgin Mary’s right arm appears longer than her left, while her legs seem disproportionately short compared to her torso.

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Oct 23, 2024

The ghost of Palazzo Vecchio

One of the most dark mysteries of Florence concerns the ghost of Baldo by Piero Bruni, commonly known as Baldaccio D'Anghiari. However, on special occasions, like the eve of the feast of All Saints, he has also been spotted wandering close to the apartments of the Palazzo Vecchio, where he was killed.

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Oct 7, 2024

A Masterpiece of Medieval Allegory

At the Accademia Gallery in Florence, a remarkable diptych by the renowned 14th-century artist Bernardo Daddi captures both religious devotion and a haunting reminder of mortality.