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Florence, FI, Italy - March 2, 2025: detail of the decorations of the facade of the historic building called spedale degli innocenti where orphaned and poor children were cared for

Striking bronze statues against Florence's famous cityscape, embodying the rich mythological history and allure of Italy

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Florence, Italy - October 18, 2022: The monumental sculpture Mr. Arbitrium, by Emanuele Giannelli. A colossus of almost six meters seems to support the Basilica of San Lorenzo. The temporary sculpture, was located in Piazza San Lorenzo from September 2 to October 31, 2022.

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Marble sculptures in the Loggia dei Lanzi in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence: in foreground the 'Rape of the Sabine Women', masterpiece by Giambologna dated 1574-1580

Florence, Italy - April 14, 2023: The sculpture of Judith and Holofernes (1457-1464). The original is the work of the Italian Renaissance sculptor Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi, known as Donatello. The original is in the Palazzo Vecchio, in the Hall of Lilies. Here you can see the bronze copy that was placed (1988) in front of the facade of the Palazzo Vecchio and overlooking the Piazza della Signoria.

Florence (Firenze, Tuscany, Italy): historic buildings in Piazza della Signoria and statue

Feral Pigeon on Medici Lion at Loggia dei Lanzi at Florence in Tuscany, Italy. This sculpture is in a public space on on Piazza della Signoria.

Statue of Ratto delle Sabine, Loggia de' Lanzi in Florence

$Florence, Italy - August 13, 2016: The Loggia dei Lanzi, also called the Loggia della Signoria, is a building on a corner of the Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy, adjoining the Uffizi Gallery. It consists of wide arches open to the street. The arches rest on clustered pilasters with Corinthian capitals.\nThe vivacious construction of the Loggia is in stark contrast with the severe architecture of the Palazzo Vecchio.\nIt is effectively an open-air sculpture gallery of antique and Renaissance art.\nFeatured Loggia art\n\n1) On the façade of the Loggia , below the parapet, are trefoils with allegorical figures of the four cardinal virtues (Fortitude, Temperance, Justice and Prudence) by Agnolo Gaddi. Their blue enamelled background is the work of Leonardo, a monk, while the golden stars were painted by Lorenzo de' Bicci. The vault, composed of semicircles, was done by the Florentine Antonio de' Pucci.\nOn the steps of the Loggia are the Medici lions; two Marzoccos, marble statues of lions, heraldic symbols of Florence; that on the right is from Roman times and the one on the left was sculpted by Flaminio Vacca in 1598.\n\n2) Statues Left-Right: far left is the bronze statue of Perseus and Medusa by Benvenuto Cellini.\nThe Rape of Polyxena by Pio Fedi\nMenelaus supporting the body of Patroclus\nHercules beating the Centaur Nesso by Giambologna\nRape of the Sabine women by Giambologna\n\n3) Along the back of the Loggia are five marble female statues (three are identified as Matidia, Marciana and Agrippina Minor), Sabines and a statue of a barbarian prisoner Thusnelda from Roman times from the era of Trajan to Hadrian.\nThey were discovered in Rome in 1541. The statues had been in the Medici villa at Rome since 1584 and were brought here by Pietro Leopoldo in 1789. They all have significant, modern restorations.\n\n4) The Medici Lions - Left lion, by Flamino Vacca; Right lion, Roman age sculpture$

An elegant statue stands before a backdrop of Florence, Italy, showcasing the city's rich artistic and architectural heritage

The Rape of Polyxena statue in the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence Italy

In this striking sculpture displayed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the Greek hero Herakles is depicted in a dynamic moment of struggle with the centaur Nessus. The marble masterpiece captures the intense movement as Herakles raises a club to strike the beast, whose fierce, muscular form is counterbalanced by Herakles’ own strength and determination. The fluid lines of their intertwined bodies and the powerful expression of each character are masterfully carved, with every detail showing the skill of the artist. The scene is set against the stark white walls of the gallery, allowing the dramatic contrast of the figures to stand out in a display of strength and raw emotion.

Detail of a Florentine fountain close to the Palazzo Vecchio.

Medici Lions at Loggia dei Lanzi at Florence in Tuscany, Italy. These marble sculptures date to the 2nd century AD (a Roman one) and the other one is 16th century pendant. They were displayed at Villa Medici from 1576 and were subsequently (from 1789) placed on show at the open public space of Loggia dei Lanzi. Behind, in focus, is Perseus with the Head of Medusa by Benvenuto Cellini at Loggia dei Lanzi on Piazza della Signoria. This sculpture which is in a public space on a town square was built between 1545-1554.

Statue of Neptune in Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy

Hercules Killing a Centaur, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy.

Cortona, Italy - July 27, 2023: Historic buildings of Cortona, in Arezzo province, Tuscany, Italy

Florence, Italy, september 21, 2023 : Marble statue of Autumn created by Giovan Battista Caccini on the Santa Trinita bridge

In the heart of Florence, the striking marble statue of “The Rape of the Sabine Women” stands as a powerful depiction of human emotion and classical artistry. Positioned in Piazza della Signoria, the statue captures the intense moment of struggle between two figures. A man forcefully lifts a woman in an emotional display, with the detail of their intertwined bodies and the tension between them highlighting the sculptor’s skill. This statue, created by Giambologna, is surrounded by the architectural splendor of the square, contrasting history with the modern city life in the background. The cloudy sky above adds an atmospheric touch, enhancing the emotional depth of the scene.

Cosimo Pater Patriae (1389-1462) was an Italian banker and politician. Under his guardianship, the Medici family became efficient leaders of Florence in the renaissance. He was a banker.

florence statue in piazza della signoria, the italian florentine renaissance: the perseus of cellini

Rose window on the facade of Santa Maria Del Fiore Cathedral in Duomo square, Florence, Italy

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