Galleria dell’Accademia

Rape of the Sabines, Jean de Boulonge, 1582

Monumento de Adam Albrecht Adalbert Conte di Neipperg, Lorenzo Bartolini, 1832
Galleria degli Uffrizi

The Tribuna. In the forground is the Sythian Slave, produced in the 2nd Century AD. Behind is the Medici Venus which dates back to 1st Century BC.

Portraits of Duke Federico de Montefeltro and His Duchess, Piero della Francesca, 1465

Portrait of a Young Man with Medal, Sandro Botticelli, c. 1475
Duomo Florence
Giardino della Gherardesca
I’ve never been to Florence but this museum looks amazing! The outdoor pieces are intriguing, especially Giardino della Gherardesca. Thank you so much for sharing!
LikeLiked by 1 person
These pieces of artwork in Florence is lovely. I have cousins there but haven’t been in the area. The Giardino Della Gherardesca looking interesting. Thanks for sharing your trip.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ken, the statue Chimera, Dario Tironi really caught my eye as did the others in the grouping. It takes a very unique creative talent to make something that impressive from things we would often throw it. What a wonderful time you must have had to find all these treasures.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nice pictures of well known art works and personalities. We have a wonderful and interesting culture in Europe, haven’t we. Glad, but not surprised, that some artists in Florence are inspired by their past. It actually happens frequently in our part of the world.
LikeLike
These pieces are sublime. I wasn’t aware of the more modern art, but that is interesting, too.
LikeLiked by 1 person
My art teacher friend has gone on at length how impressed she was by the statue of David. I’ve yet to make it to Italy, but can’t wait to see all that you have posted pictures of here.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great collections of art. It’s an interesting contrast between the outdoor modern sculptures and the older pieces.
LikeLiked by 1 person
The Rape of the Sabines statue is rather disturbing. I tried to identify the “setting” before reading the actual title!
LikeLike
Florence to me, was also the intellectual beacon of Europe. Its past, and its present, has always been around art, philosopher, and science. Thanks for sharing these wonderful pictures with us.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Art from different times in history is so fascinating. It is the only way we can get a glimpse into their lives and their beliefs. Generations from now, people will be able to look back at us via photographs, films, and television shows. But for most of history, artwork was some of the most revealing artifacts left behind. I’ve never been to Florence but these all seem worth checking out.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ve not yet been to Florence, but I do love Italian and Renaissance art. Thx for the great post and the wonderful pics.
LikeLike
Some background music would go well with this post – Florence was the birthplace of opera, after all.
LikeLiked by 1 person
The pieces look great. You had to chance to see some wonderful history while you were over there.
LikeLike
I recall a lot of copycat Davids around Florence. Such a classy city is Florence (Firenze)! Il Ponte Vecchio (“the old bridge”) was a favourite of mine.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Just love the art!
LikeLike
It’s been four years since my time in Florence, so I appreciate seeing the sights again through your eyes. Lovely.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Tudo que você precisa fazer é tomar uma ação hoje. http://www.istanbulmasajsalonux.com/index.php/author/kmqtheresa8/
LikeLiked by 1 person