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Florence: Stefano Bardini Museum

The very rich museum, located in Oltrarno, was born from the collection of the antiquarian Stefano Bardini and houses more than 3600 works, including paintings, sculptures, armours, musical instruments, ceramics, coins, medals and antique furniture. Among the most important works, the Charity by Tino di Camaino, the Madonna dei Cordai by Donatello and a Madonna and Child attributed to the same artist, glazed terracotta from the Della Robbia workshop, the Boar by Pietro Tacca from the Porcellino fountain, the Diavolino by Giambologna.

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Museum Stefano Bardini: statue of the Stefano Bardini collection of sculptures.

Museum Stefano Bardini: statue of the Stefano Bardini colle...

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Museum Stefano Bardini: entrance into the room of sculptures.

Museum Stefano Bardini: entrance into the room of sculpture...

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"Basket with flowers and fruit", by Giovanni della Robbia's workshop, first quarter of the XVI century, polychrome glazed terracotta.

"Basket with flowers and fruit", by Giovanni della Robbia'...

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"Angel candle holder", by Benedetto Buglioni, 1480 - 90, polychrome glazed terracotta.

"Angel candle holder", by Benedetto Buglioni, 1480 - 90, po...

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"Angel candle holder", by Benedetto Buglioni, 1480 - 90, and "Baskets with flowers and fruit", by Giovanni della Robbia's workshop, first quarter of the XVI century, polychrome glazed terracotta.

"Angel candle holder", by Benedetto Buglioni, 1480 - 90, an...

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"The Virgin Mary and the Infant Jesus surrounded by angels", by Della Robbia's workshop, glazed terracotta.

"The Virgin Mary and the Infant Jesus surrounded by angels"...

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"The Killing of Galata", by Benvenuto Tisi known as Garofalo. It is a XVI century tournament plaque applied on a shield.

"The Killing of Galata", by Benvenuto Tisi known as Garofal...

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Roman slab representing a Sagittarii (archers) combat.

Roman slab representing a Sagittarii (archers) combat.

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Roman slab representing a Sagittarii (archers) combat.

Roman slab representing a Sagittarii (archers) combat.

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"Atlas", by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri known as Guercino, 1646, oil painting on canvas.

"Atlas", by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri known as Guercino,...

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"St. Helen", by Paolo Veronese (antique copy), 1570, oil painting on canvas.

"St. Helen", by Paolo Veronese (antique copy), 1570, oil pa...

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"Martyrdom of St. Christine", by Domenico Tintoretto, around 1590, oil painting on canvas.

"Martyrdom of St. Christine", by Domenico Tintoretto, aroun...

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"Apollo skinning Marsyas", by Luca Giordano, around 1678, oil painting on canvas.

"Apollo skinning Marsyas", by Luca Giordano, around 1678, o...

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Bernardo Daddi: "Crucifix", 1340's, tempera painting.

Bernardo Daddi: "Crucifix", 1340's, tempera painting.

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"Night with Dawn (Aurora) and a Putto", by Giovanni Mannozzi known as Giovanni da San Giovanni, 1635, detached fresco.

"Night with Dawn (Aurora) and a Putto", by Giovanni Mannozz...

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Hans Clemer: "Madonna and Child, also known as Madonna of the Rabbit", late 15th century - early 16th century, mixed media and gold on panel. Detail.

Hans Clemer: "Madonna and Child, also known as Madonna of t...

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Hans Clemer: "Madonna and Child, also known as Madonna of the Rabbit", late 15th century - early 16th century, mixed media and gold on panel. Detail.

Hans Clemer: "Madonna and Child, also known as Madonna of t...

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Hans Clemer: "Madonna and Child, also known as Madonna of the Rabbit", late 15th century - early 16th century, mixed media and gold on panel.

Hans Clemer: "Madonna and Child, also known as Madonna of t...

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"Portrait of Girolamo Andreasi", by Gian Cristoforo Romano, polychrome terracotta, first decade XVI century.

"Portrait of Girolamo Andreasi", by Gian Cristoforo Romano,...

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"Dawn (Aurora) and Tithonus", by Giovanni Mannozzi known as Giovanni da San Giovanni, 1635, detached fresco.

"Dawn (Aurora) and Tithonus", by Giovanni Mannozzi known as...

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"Dawn (Aurora) and Tithonus", by Giovanni Mannozzi known as Giovanni da San Giovanni, 1635, detached fresco.

"Dawn (Aurora) and Tithonus", by Giovanni Mannozzi known as...

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Museum Stefano Bardini:the room with the collection of works from the late 14th century to the early 16th century.

Museum Stefano Bardini:the room with the collection of work...

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Museum Stefano Bardini:the room with the collection of works from the late 14th century to the early 16th century.

Museum Stefano Bardini:the room with the collection of work...

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"Penitent St. Jerome in the Desert", by Giovanni Della Robbia's workshop, glazed terracotta, second half of the 15th century - early 16th century.

"Penitent St. Jerome in the Desert", by Giovanni Della Robb...

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"Bacchus", by Giovanni Della Robbia's workshop, glazed terracotta, second half of the 15th century - early 16th century.

"Bacchus", by Giovanni Della Robbia's workshop, glazed terr...

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"Bust of Woman", Papier-mâché, 16th century.

"Bust of Woman", Papier-mâché, 16th century.

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"Allegory of Abundance", by Giovanni Della Robbia's workshop, glazed terracotta, second half of the 15th century - early 16th century.

"Allegory of Abundance", by Giovanni Della Robbia's worksho...

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"Judith and Holofernes", by Giovanni Della Robbia's workshop, glazed terracotta, second half of the 15th century - early 16th century.

"Judith and Holofernes", by Giovanni Della Robbia's worksho...

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Deruta majolica, pine cone-shaped vase, 16th century.

Deruta majolica, pine cone-shaped vase, 16th century.

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Master of Madonna Piccolomini (copy): "Madonna and Infant Jesus"; second half XV century, marble.

Master of Madonna Piccolomini (copy): "Madonna and Infant J...

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Virgin Annunciate, by the Siena workshop, polychrome terracotta, beginning XV century.

Virgin Annunciate, by the Siena workshop, polychrome terrac...

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Chest, by the workshop of Pollaiolo, carved and painted wood, second half XV century.

Chest, by the workshop of Pollaiolo, carved and painted woo...

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"St Michael Archangel killing the dragon", by Antonio e Piero del Pollaiolo, before 1465.

"St Michael Archangel killing the dragon", by Antonio e Pie...

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Baldassarre Franceschini, known as Volterrano: “Hylas and the Golden Vase”, detached fresco, half XVII century.

Baldassarre Franceschini, known as Volterrano: “Hylas and t...

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Baldassarre Franceschini, known as Volterrano: “Hylas and the Golden Vase”, detached fresco, half XVII century.

Baldassarre Franceschini, known as Volterrano: “Hylas and t...

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Baldassarre Franceschini, known as Volterrano: "Venus and Cupid", detached fresco, half XVII century.

Baldassarre Franceschini, known as Volterrano: "Venus and C...

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Baldassarre Franceschini, known as Volterrano: "Venus and Cupid", detached fresco, half XVII century.

Baldassarre Franceschini, known as Volterrano: "Venus and C...

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Umbrian master: "Enthroned Madonna with her Son", end XIII century - beginning XIV century, polychrome wood.

Umbrian master: "Enthroned Madonna with her Son", end XIII...

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Museum Stefano Bardini: the room of collection of frames.

Museum Stefano Bardini: the room of collection of frames.

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Leather panel of the Stefano Bardini Collection of XVI century leather artifacts.

Leather panel of the Stefano Bardini Collection of XVI cent...

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Leather panel of the Stefano Bardini Collection of XVI century leather artifacts.

Leather panel of the Stefano Bardini Collection of XVI cent...

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Museum Stefano Bardini: the room of collection of frames.

Museum Stefano Bardini: the room of collection of frames.

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Museum Stefano Bardini: the room of collection of frames.

Museum Stefano Bardini: the room of collection of frames.

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Museum Stefano Bardini: the room of collection of frames.

Museum Stefano Bardini: the room of collection of frames.

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La chiostrina, formelle

La chiostrina, formelle

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Museum Stefano Bardini: the room of the reliefs of Madonna with Infant Jesus and, on the right, the Crucifix in polychrome wood, XV century.

Museum Stefano Bardini: the room of the reliefs of Madonna...

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Crucifix in polychrome wood, XV century. Detail.

Crucifix in polychrome wood, XV century. Detail.

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Crucifix in polychrome wood, XV century.

Crucifix in polychrome wood, XV century.

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Museum Stefano Bardini: the room of the reliefs of Madonna with Infant Jesus and, at the centre, the Crucifix in polychrome wood, XV century.

Museum Stefano Bardini: the room of the reliefs of Madonna...

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Museum Stefano Bardini: the room of the reliefs of Madonna with Infant Jesus and, at the centre, the Crucifix in polychrome wood, XV century.

Museum Stefano Bardini: the room of the reliefs of Madonna...

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Donatello: "Madonna and Child and Angels, known also as Madonna of Rope Makers", before 1443, polychrome and coloured stucco on a wooden support, with a mecca varnish and glazed.Detail.

Donatello: "Madonna and Child and Angels, known also as Mad...

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Donatello: "Madonna and Child and Angels, known also as Madonna of Rope Makers", before 1443, polychrome and coloured stucco on a wooden support, with a mecca varnish and glazed.

Donatello: "Madonna and Child and Angels, known also as Mad...

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Donatello or Luca Della Robbia: "Madonna and Child, known also as Madonna of the Apple", 1420-2, polychrome terracotta.

Donatello or Luca Della Robbia: "Madonna and Child, known a...

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Pagno di Lapo Portigiani (workshop of Michelezzo), central nucleus of altar with the Trinity depicted in the centre, (1449-1452), marble, from the temple of the church of the Santissima Annunziata and inserted on the front of a funeral urn of Roman times.

Pagno di Lapo Portigiani (workshop of Michelezzo), central...

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Pagno di Lapo Portigiani (workshop of Michelezzo), central nucleus of altar with the Trinity depicted in the centre, (1449-1452), marble, from the temple of the church of the Santissima Annunziata and inserted on the front of a funeral urn of Roman times.Detail.

Pagno di Lapo Portigiani (workshop of Michelezzo), central...

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Pagno di Lapo Portigiani (workshop of Michelezzo), central nucleus of altar with the Trinity depicted in the centre, (1449-1452), marble, from the temple of the church of the Santissima Annunziata and inserted on the front of a funeral urn of Roman times.

Pagno di Lapo Portigiani (workshop of Michelezzo), central...

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"Little Devil (Diavolino), bronze suclpture by Giambologna, half XVI century, part of a couple of standard bearers built for the Vecchietti Palace. The statue represents a satyr.

"Little Devil (Diavolino), bronze suclpture by Giambologna,...

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Lombardy worskhop: fresco representing a woman drawing a drape with a geometrical pattern, beginning XV century.

Lombardy worskhop: fresco representing a woman drawing a dr...

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Lombardy worskhop: fresco representing a woman drawing a drape with a geometrical pattern, beginning XV century.

Lombardy worskhop: fresco representing a woman drawing a dr...

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"Little Pig (porcellino)", bronze sculpture by Pietro Tacca, 1633, as a praise of the Grand Duke Cosimo I during the hunt, copy of a Hellenistic marble.

"Little Pig (porcellino)", bronze sculpture by Pietro Tacca...

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"Little Pig (porcellino)", bronze sculpture by Pietro Tacca, 1633, as a praise of the Grand Duke Cosimo I during the hunt, copy of a Hellenistic marble.

"Little Pig (porcellino)", bronze sculpture by Pietro Tacca...

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"Little Pig (porcellino)", bronze sculpture by Pietro Tacca, 1633, as a praise of the Grand Duke Cosimo I during the hunt, copy of a Hellenistic marble.

"Little Pig (porcellino)", bronze sculpture by Pietro Tacca...

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Workshop of Giuliano da Maiano: mantelpiece in relief with figure of a Cupid, third quarter of XV century, gray sandstone.

Workshop of Giuliano da Maiano: mantelpiece in relief with...

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Master from Lucca: "Magi King", beginning XIII century, marble.

Master from Lucca: "Magi King", beginning XIII century, mar...

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Giovanni Buora: "St. Jerome", end XV century, marble.

Giovanni Buora: "St. Jerome", end XV century, marble.

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Carved window which had been realised for Marongiu Palace in Sassari at the middle of XVI century in late gothic style. The frieze represents the triumph of Angelo Marongiu in Sassari. The town of Sassari can be recognised with its city walls and towers.Detail.

Carved window which had been realised for Marongiu Palace i...

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"Aeneas", follower of Niccolò dell'Arca, relief in marble, 15th century, and coat of arms.

"Aeneas", follower of Niccolò dell'Arca, relief in marble,...

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"Dido's Suicide", follower of Niccolò dell'Arca, relief in marble, 15th century, and coat of arms.

"Dido's Suicide", follower of Niccolò dell'Arca, relief in...

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"Candelabra holder angel", in the manner of Antonio Rossellino, glazed terracotta, early 16th century.

"Candelabra holder angel", in the manner of Antonio Rossell...

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"Candelabra holder angel", in the manner of Antonio Rossellino, glazed terracotta, early 16th century.

"Candelabra holder angel", in the manner of Antonio Rossell...

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"Candelabra holder angel", in the manner of Antonio Rossellino, glazed terracotta, early 16th century.

"Candelabra holder angel", in the manner of Antonio Rossell...

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"Candelabra holder angel", in the manner of Antonio Rossellino, glazed terracotta, early 16th century.

"Candelabra holder angel", in the manner of Antonio Rossell...

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Roman art: "Herma", 1st century A.D, marble.

Roman art: "Herma", 1st century A.D, marble.

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Circloe of Lorenzo Maitani: "Bull-shaped Gargoyle", XIV century, marble.

Circloe of Lorenzo Maitani: "Bull-shaped Gargoyle", XIV cen...

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Circloe of Lorenzo Maitani: "Bull-shaped Gargoyle", XIV century, marble.

Circloe of Lorenzo Maitani: "Bull-shaped Gargoyle", XIV cen...

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Roman art of the Hadrianic period: "Head of an athlete", 1st century A.D, marble.

Roman art of the Hadrianic period: "Head of an athlete", 1s...

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Nicola Pisano: "Bracket, female head", 1260-5, marble.

Nicola Pisano: "Bracket, female head", 1260-5, marble.

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Nicola Pisano: "Bracket, female head", 1260-5, marble.

Nicola Pisano: "Bracket, female head", 1260-5, marble.

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Tuscan Sculptor: "St. John the Baptist", first quarter of XVI century, marble.

Tuscan Sculptor: "St. John the Baptist", first quarter of X...

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Tuscan Sculptor: "St. John the Baptist", first quarter of XVI century, marble.

Tuscan Sculptor: "St. John the Baptist", first quarter of X...

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Tullio Lombardo or Antonio Minello da Padova: "Magdalene", beginning XVI century, terracotta.

Tullio Lombardo or Antonio Minello da Padova: "Magdalene",...

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"Nativity and stories of the Childhood of Christ", capital of Campionese artists, second part of the XII century. Detail.

"Nativity and stories of the Childhood of Christ", capital...

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"Nativity and stories of the Childhood of Christ", capital of Campionese artists, second part of the XII century. Detail.

"Nativity and stories of the Childhood of Christ", capital...

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"Nativity and stories of the Childhood of Christ", capital of Campionese artists, second part of the XII century. Detail with the Three Kings.

"Nativity and stories of the Childhood of Christ", capital...

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"Nativity and stories of the Childhood of Christ", capital of Campionese artists, second part of the XII century. Detail.

"Nativity and stories of the Childhood of Christ", capital...

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"Nativity and stories of the Childhood of Christ", capital of Campionese artists, second part of the XII century.

"Nativity and stories of the Childhood of Christ", capital...

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"Nativity and stories of the Childhood of Christ", capital of Campionese artists, second part of the XII century.

"Nativity and stories of the Childhood of Christ", capital...

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Lombardy artisans, "Visconti family coat of arms", XV century, marble.

Lombardy artisans, "Visconti family coat of arms", XV centu...

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Follower of Giovan Antonio Amadeo: series of "warriors in ancient attire, Achilles", mid XV century, marble.

Follower of Giovan Antonio Amadeo: series of "warriors in a...

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Roman art: "Portrait of Trajan", I century a.D., marble.

Roman art: "Portrait of Trajan", I century a.D., marble.

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Follower of Giovan Antonio Amadeo: series of "warriors in ancient attire, Ulysses", mid XV century, marble.

Follower of Giovan Antonio Amadeo: series of "warriors in a...

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Museum Stefano Bardini, 'la chiostrina': "The Charity", by Tino di Camaino (1311-1323), marble sculpture that probably comes from the sculptural group with the theological virtues originally above the east door of the Baptistery of Florence. Charity takes up the traditional iconography of the woman who breastfeeds a few children.Detail.

Museum Stefano Bardini, 'la chiostrina': "The Charity", by...

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Museum Stefano Bardini, 'la chiostrina': "The Charity", by Tino di Camaino (1311-1323), marble sculpture that probably comes from the sculptural group with the theological virtues originally above the east door of the Baptistery of Florence. Charity takes up the traditional iconography of the woman who breastfeeds a few children.

Museum Stefano Bardini, 'la chiostrina': "The Charity", by...

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Museum Stefano Bardini, 'la chiostrina': "The Charity", by Tino di Camaino (1311-1323), marble sculpture that probably comes from the sculptural group with the theological virtues originally above the east door of the Baptistery of Florence. Charity takes up the traditional iconography of the woman who breastfeeds a few children.

Museum Stefano Bardini, 'la chiostrina': "The Charity", by...

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Museum Stefano Bardini, 'la chiostrina': decorative tile in Carrara marble representing a deer hunting, that were realised in Genoa, second half of the XIII century.

Museum Stefano Bardini, 'la chiostrina': decorative tile in...

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Museum Stefano Bardini, 'la chiostrina': decorative tile in Carrara marble representing the bull (Symbol of St. Luke), that were realised in Genoa, second half of the XIII century.

Museum Stefano Bardini, 'la chiostrina': decorative tile in...

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Museum Stefano Bardini, 'la chiostrina': decorative tile in Carrara marble, that were realised in Genoa, second half of the XIII century.

Museum Stefano Bardini, 'la chiostrina': decorative tile in...

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Museum Stefano Bardini, 'la chiostrina': decorative tiles in Carrara marble, that were realised in Genoa, second half of the XIII century.

Museum Stefano Bardini, 'la chiostrina': decorative tiles i...

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Greek art: "Torso of Silenus", late 2nd century a.D., lunense marble.

Greek art: "Torso of Silenus", late 2nd century a.D., lunen...

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Arnolfo di Cambio (around 1245 - 1300/10) and helpers: "gravestone". The person depicted is Jacopo di Ranuccio Castelnuovo, bishop of Florence from 1286.

Arnolfo di Cambio (around 1245 - 1300/10) and helpers: "gra...