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Florence: Villa La Petraia

The Villa Medicea della Petraia, in a splendid panoramic position overlooking the plain of Florence, contains in the covered courtyard the frescoes of Volterrano with stories and characters of the Medici family, painted in the first half of the seventeenth century. The Deeds of Godfrey of Bouillon at the capture of Jerusalem, are by Cosimo Daddi and date back to around 1590. The villa also houses the famous lunettes by Giusto Utens with the bird's eye views of all the Medici Villas.

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Scene of Hunting”, one of the panels from the cycle of the “Deeds of Godfrey of Bouillon at the capture of Jerusalem”; frescoes by Cosimo Daddi, circa 1589-94.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Scene of Hunting”, one...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: one of the panels from the cycle of the “Deeds of Godfrey of Bouillon at the capture of Jerusalem”; frescoes by Cosimo Daddi, circa 1589-94.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: one of the panels from...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Presentation of one project to the king”, one of the panels from the cycle of the “Deeds of Godfrey of Bouillon at the capture of Jerusalem”; frescoes by Cosimo Daddi, circa 1589-94.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Presentation of one pro...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Battle scene”, one of the panels from the cycle of the “Deeds of Godfrey of Bouillon at the capture of Jerusalem”; frescoes by Cosimo Daddi, circa 1589-94.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Battle scene”, one of t...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “The Capture of Jerusalem”, one of the panels from the cycle of the “Deeds of Godfrey of Bouillon at the capture of Jerusalem”; frescoes by Cosimo Daddi, circa 1589-94.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “The Capture of Jerusale...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Battle scene”, one of the panels from the cycle of the “Deeds of Godfrey of Bouillon at the capture of Jerusalem”; frescoes by Cosimo Daddi, circa 1589-94.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Battle scene”, one of t...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Battle scene”, one of the panels from the cycle of the “Deeds of Godfrey of Bouillon at the capture of Jerusalem”; frescoes by Cosimo Daddi, circa 1589-94.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Battle scene”, one of t...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Battle scene”, one of the panels from the cycle of the “Deeds of Godfrey of Bouillon at the capture of Jerusalem”; frescoes by Cosimo Daddi, circa 1589-94.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Battle scene”, one of t...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Maria De’ Medici and her Children”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.Maria de' Medici with her children Louis XIII, Gastone d’Orleans, the little prince Nicola, Henrietta Maria, queen of England and Maria Cristina, duchess of Savoy, with her little dog.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Maria De’ Medici and he...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Catherine De’ Medici and her Children”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.Catherine de' Medici, on a throne with the back draped with French lilies, is close to seven of her ten children (those who died at a very young age are missing): Francis II, Charles IX and Henry III, all kings of France, Francis Hercules , Duke of Alençon, and his daughters Elizabeth, Queen of Spain, Claudia, Duchess of Lorraine, and Margaret, wife of Henry of Navarre. The boys are arranged in a crown and each of them has the precise attributes of his royal or noble status (sceptres, crowns, jewels and cloaks).Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Catherine De’ Medici an...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Catherine De’ Medici and her Children”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.Catherine de' Medici, on a throne with the back draped with French lilies, is close to seven of her ten children (those who died at a very young age are missing): Francis II, Charles IX and Henry III, all kings of France, Francis Hercules , Duke of Alençon, and his daughters Elizabeth, Queen of Spain, Claudia, Duchess of Lorraine, and Margaret, wife of Henry of Navarre. The boys are arranged in a crown and each of them has the precise attributes of his royal or noble status (sceptres, crowns, jewels and cloaks).Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Catherine De’ Medici an...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Catherine De’ Medici and her Children”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.Catherine de' Medici, on a throne with the back draped with French lilies, is close to seven of her ten children (those who died at a very young age are missing): Francis II, Charles IX and Henry III, all kings of France, Francis Hercules , Duke of Alençon, and his daughters Elizabeth, Queen of Spain, Claudia, Duchess of Lorraine, and Margaret, wife of Henry of Navarre. The boys are arranged in a crown and each of them has the precise attributes of his royal or noble status (sceptres, crowns, jewels and cloaks).

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Catherine De’ Medici an...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard:“Dominance of Tuscany over the sea”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.The scene is set in Livorno, the Medici port and ideal city refounded by Francesco I de' Medici and his brother Ferdinand I, in the shadow of the monument of the Four Moors, with the statue of Ferdinand crowned by two winged victories. In the centre, in the background, Neptune's chariot proceeds, with Galatea and Perseus (holding Medusa's shield), to which the sea god points the statue. They sail among a large group of galleys of the Order of Saint Stephen.On the right, in front of a cloth held up by putti in the face and under a personification of Fame, we see the allegories of Tuscany (with the crossed shield), of the Grand Duchy (with crown, scepter and mantle with the crest of the Order) and of Livorno, with the castle coat of arms.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard:“Dominance of Tuscany ove...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard:“Dominance of Tuscany over the sea”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.The scene is set in Livorno, the Medici port and ideal city refounded by Francesco I de' Medici and his brother Ferdinand I, in the shadow of the monument of the Four Moors, with the statue of Ferdinand crowned by two winged victories. In the centre, in the background, Neptune's chariot proceeds, with Galatea and Perseus (holding Medusa's shield), to which the sea god points the statue. They sail among a large group of galleys of the Order of Saint Stephen.On the right, in front of a cloth held up by putti in the face and under a personification of Fame, we see the allegories of Tuscany (with the crossed shield), of the Grand Duchy (with crown, scepter and mantle with the crest of the Order) and of Livorno, with the castle coat of arms.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard:“Dominance of Tuscany ove...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard:“Dominance of Tuscany over the sea”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.The scene is set in Livorno, the Medici port and ideal city refounded by Francesco I de' Medici and his brother Ferdinand I, in the shadow of the monument of the Four Moors, with the statue of Ferdinand crowned by two winged victories. In the centre, in the background, Neptune's chariot proceeds, with Galatea and Perseus (holding Medusa's shield), to which the sea god points the statue. They sail among a large group of galleys of the Order of Saint Stephen.On the right, in front of a cloth held up by putti in the face and under a personification of Fame, we see the allegories of Tuscany (with the crossed shield), of the Grand Duchy (with crown, scepter and mantle with the crest of the Order) and of Livorno, with the castle coat of arms.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard:“Dominance of Tuscany ove...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Cosimo II receives the winners of the Bona's feat”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.Against the background of Piazza dei Cavalieri in Pisa, Cosimo II, still heir to the throne, receives in the churchyard of the church of Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri the Tuscan nobles engaged in a victorious expedition in the battle of Bona, in Algeria, fought between the Genoese and the Turks on 16 September 1608. Among those present are Silvio Piccolomini, Admiral Jacopo Inghirami, the Marquis Fabrizio di Colloredo and other knights, who climbed into the depths. In the foreground we see the prisoners, who are advanced in front of the spoils of war. The chained and bare-chested slaves have their counterpart in the clothed and turbaned prisoners near the prince.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Cosimo II receives the...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Cosimo II receives the winners of the Bona's feat”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.Against the background of Piazza dei Cavalieri in Pisa, Cosimo II, still heir to the throne, receives in the churchyard of the church of Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri the Tuscan nobles engaged in a victorious expedition in the battle of Bona, in Algeria, fought between the Genoese and the Turks on 16 September 1608. Among those present are Silvio Piccolomini, Admiral Jacopo Inghirami, the Marquis Fabrizio di Colloredo and other knights, who climbed into the depths. In the foreground we see the prisoners, who are advanced in front of the spoils of war. The chained and bare-chested slaves have their counterpart in the clothed and turbaned prisoners near the prince.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Cosimo II receives the...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Cosimo II receives the winners of the Bona's feat”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.Against the background of Piazza dei Cavalieri in Pisa, Cosimo II, still heir to the throne, receives in the churchyard of the church of Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri the Tuscan nobles engaged in a victorious expedition in the battle of Bona, in Algeria, fought between the Genoese and the Turks on 16 September 1608. Among those present are Silvio Piccolomini, Admiral Jacopo Inghirami, the Marquis Fabrizio di Colloredo and other knights, who climbed into the depths. In the foreground we see the prisoners, who are advanced in front of the spoils of war. The chained and bare-chested slaves have their counterpart in the clothed and turbaned prisoners near the prince.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Cosimo II receives the...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Cosimo II receives the winners of the Bona's feat”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.Against the background of Piazza dei Cavalieri in Pisa, Cosimo II, still heir to the throne, receives in the churchyard of the church of Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri the Tuscan nobles engaged in a victorious expedition in the battle of Bona, in Algeria, fought between the Genoese and the Turks on 16 September 1608. Among those present are Silvio Piccolomini, Admiral Jacopo Inghirami, the Marquis Fabrizio di Colloredo and other knights, who climbed into the depths. In the foreground we see the prisoners, who are advanced in front of the spoils of war. The chained and bare-chested slaves have their counterpart in the clothed and turbaned prisoners near the prince.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Cosimo II receives the...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Cosimo II receives the winners of the Bona's feat”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.Against the background of Piazza dei Cavalieri in Pisa, Cosimo II, still heir to the throne, receives in the churchyard of the church of Santo Stefano dei Cavalieri the Tuscan nobles engaged in a victorious expedition in the battle of Bona, in Algeria, fought between the Genoese and the Turks on 16 September 1608. Among those present are Silvio Piccolomini, Admiral Jacopo Inghirami, the Marquis Fabrizio di Colloredo and other knights, who climbed into the depths. In the foreground we see the prisoners, who are advanced in front of the spoils of war. The chained and bare-chested slaves have their counterpart in the clothed and turbaned prisoners near the prince.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Cosimo II receives the...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Cosimo I associates his son Francesco with the government”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.Set in the Salone dei Cinquecento in Palazzo Vecchio, the scene shows Cosimo I extending the nomination that associates him with the government to his son Francesco on the throne. Francis then receives homage from the Florentine senators, among a varied crowd of onlookers. On the wall you can see the Festina lente tortoise, Cosimo's emblem and, anachronistically, the rhinoceros, which will be the emblem of Cosimo's other son, Ferdinando I. The statues of Peace and Abundance, on the sides of the throne, represent a good omen about the new government, close to court officials pouring bags of coins into a chest. On the left you can see a warrior in the foreground, sitting with a dreamy expression on a broken war drum, because he will no longer have to play it.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Cosimo I associates his...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Cosimo I associates his son Francesco with the government”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.Set in the Salone dei Cinquecento in Palazzo Vecchio, the scene shows Cosimo I extending the nomination that associates him with the government to his son Francesco on the throne. Francis then receives homage from the Florentine senators, among a varied crowd of onlookers. On the wall you can see the Festina lente tortoise, Cosimo's emblem and, anachronistically, the rhinoceros, which will be the emblem of Cosimo's other son, Ferdinando I. The statues of Peace and Abundance, on the sides of the throne, represent a good omen about the new government, close to court officials pouring bags of coins into a chest. On the left you can see a warrior in the foreground, sitting with a dreamy expression on a broken war drum, because he will no longer have to play it.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Cosimo I associates his...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Cosimo I associates his son Francesco with the government”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.Set in the Salone dei Cinquecento in Palazzo Vecchio, the scene shows Cosimo I extending the nomination that associates him with the government to his son Francesco on the throne. Francis then receives homage from the Florentine senators, among a varied crowd of onlookers. On the wall you can see the Festina lente tortoise, Cosimo's emblem and, anachronistically, the rhinoceros, which will be the emblem of Cosimo's other son, Ferdinando I. The statues of Peace and Abundance, on the sides of the throne, represent a good omen about the new government, close to court officials pouring bags of coins into a chest. On the left you can see a warrior in the foreground, sitting with a dreamy expression on a broken war drum, because he will no longer have to play it.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Cosimo I associates his...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Cosimo I associates his son Francesco with the government”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.Set in the Salone dei Cinquecento in Palazzo Vecchio, the scene shows Cosimo I extending the nomination that associates him with the government to his son Francesco on the throne. Francis then receives homage from the Florentine senators, among a varied crowd of onlookers. On the wall you can see the Festina lente tortoise, Cosimo's emblem and, anachronistically, the rhinoceros, which will be the emblem of Cosimo's other son, Ferdinando I. The statues of Peace and Abundance, on the sides of the throne, represent a good omen about the new government, close to court officials pouring bags of coins into a chest. On the left you can see a warrior in the foreground, sitting with a dreamy expression on a broken war drum, because he will no longer have to play it.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Cosimo I associates his...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Triumphal entry of Cosimo I into Siena”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.In 1555 Cosimo I de' Medici conquered Siena with the help of the Imperials, a military feat which later earned him the title of Grand Duke, therefore a crucial moment for the Medici house. The fresco, with clear celebratory intentions, shows Cosimo making his triumphal entry into the city gates on a golden chariot, followed by a large group of dignitaries, welcomed by the Sienese senators and some citizens. Above, a winged Victory crowns him with a laurel wreath.Detail with woman and child..

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Triumphal entry of Cosi...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Triumphal entry of Cosimo I into Siena”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.In 1555 Cosimo I de' Medici conquered Siena with the help of the Imperials, a military feat which later earned him the title of Grand Duke, therefore a crucial moment for the Medici house. The fresco, with clear celebratory intentions, shows Cosimo making his triumphal entry into the city gates on a golden chariot, followed by a large group of dignitaries, welcomed by the Sienese senators and some citizens. Above, a winged Victory crowns him with a laurel wreath.Detail with dignitaries.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Triumphal entry of Cosi...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Triumphal entry of Cosimo I into Siena”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.In 1555 Cosimo I de' Medici conquered Siena with the help of the Imperials, a military feat which later earned him the title of Grand Duke, therefore a crucial moment for the Medici house. The fresco, with clear celebratory intentions, shows Cosimo making his triumphal entry into the city gates on a golden chariot, followed by a large group of dignitaries, welcomed by the Sienese senators and some citizens. Above, a winged Victory crowns him with a laurel wreath.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Triumphal entry of Cosi...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Triumphal entry of Cosimo I into Siena”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.In 1555 Cosimo I de' Medici conquered Siena with the help of the Imperials, a military feat which later earned him the title of Grand Duke, therefore a crucial moment for the Medici house. The fresco, with clear celebratory intentions, shows Cosimo making his triumphal entry into the city gates on a golden chariot, followed by a large group of dignitaries, welcomed by the Sienese senators and some citizens. Detail of a winged Victory who crowns Cosimo I with a laurel wreath.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Triumphal entry of Cosi...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Triumphal entry of Cosimo I into Siena”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.In 1555 Cosimo I de' Medici conquered Siena with the help of the Imperials, a military feat which later earned him the title of Grand Duke, therefore a crucial moment for the Medici house. The fresco, with clear celebratory intentions, shows Cosimo making his triumphal entry into the city gates on a golden chariot, followed by a large group of dignitaries, welcomed by the Sienese senators and some citizens. Above, a winged Victory crowns him with a laurel wreath.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Triumphal entry of Cosi...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Giuliano Duke of Nemours and Lorenzo Duke of Urbino on the Capitoline Hill”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.The scene, set on the Capitoline Hill, shows Giuliano passing the title of Captain General of the Church to his nephew Lorenzo.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Giuliano Duke of Nemour...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Giuliano Duke of Nemours and Lorenzo Duke of Urbino on the Capitoline Hill”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.Detail with a small dog.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Giuliano Duke of Nemour...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Giuliano Duke of Nemours and Lorenzo Duke of Urbino on the Capitoline Hill”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.The scene, set on the Capitoline Hill, shows Giuliano passing the title of Captain General of the Church to his nephew Lorenzo.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Giuliano Duke of Nemour...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Meeting between Pope Leo fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.In 1515 Francis I of France met Pope Leo X in Bologna to clarify the possession of the duchies of Parma and Piacenza.In the centre the King of France Francis I, with the collar of the Order of Saint Michael and the cloak quilted with French lilies, behind which we see a personification in statue of the Ecclesia surmounted by the Medici coat of arms with the keys of Saint Peter and the tiara; finally on the left the group of French dignitaries. Among the prelates Luca Citerni, chaplain of Lorenzo de' Medici (the client),Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Meeting between Pope Le...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Meeting between Pope Leo fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.In 1515 Francis I of France met Pope Leo X in Bologna to clarify the possession of the duchies of Parma and Piacenza.In the centre the King of France Francis I, with the collar of the Order of Saint Michael and the cloak quilted with French lilies, behind which we see a personification in statue of the Ecclesia surmounted by the Medici coat of arms with the keys of Saint Peter and the tiara; finally on the left the group of French dignitaries. Among the prelates Luca Citerni, chaplain of Lorenzo de' Medici (the client),Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Meeting between Pope Le...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Meeting between Pope Leo fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.In 1515 Francis I of France met Pope Leo X in Bologna to clarify the possession of the duchies of Parma and Piacenza.In the centre the King of France Francis I, with the collar of the Order of Saint Michael and the cloak quilted with French lilies, behind which we see a personification in statue of the Ecclesia surmounted by the Medici coat of arms with the keys of Saint Peter and the tiara; finally on the left the group of French dignitaries. Among the prelates Luca Citerni, chaplain of Lorenzo de' Medici (the client),Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Meeting between Pope Le...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Meeting between Pope Leo”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.In 1515 Francis I of France met Pope Leo X in Bologna to clarify the possession of the duchies of Parma and Piacenza.In the centre the King of France Francis I, with the collar of the Order of Saint Michael and the cloak quilted with French lilies, behind which we see a personification in statue of the Ecclesia surmounted by the Medici coat of arms with the keys of Saint Peter and the tiara; finally on the left the group of French dignitaries. Among the prelates Luca Citerni, chaplain of Lorenzo de' Medici (the client),

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Meeting between Pope Le...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Alessandro, first duke of Florence”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.On a kind of raised loggia, Duke Alessandro de' Medici sits on a throne while receiving his title with ducal attributes from representatives of the Florentine Republic in 1531.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Alessandro, first duke...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Alessandro, first duke of Florence”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.On a kind of raised loggia, Duke Alessandro de' Medici sits on a throne while receiving his title with ducal attributes from representatives of the Florentine Republic in 1531.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Alessandro, first duke...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Clement VII crowns Charles V in Bologna”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.The scene shows the coronation of Charles V by Pope Clement VII which took place in Bologna in 1530.Among the bystanders we recognize cardinals Ippolito de' Medici and Niccolò Ridolfi.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Clement VII crowns Char...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Clement VII crowns Charles V in Bologna”, fresco from the cycle of the Fasti Medicei by Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini), 1636-1647.The scene shows the coronation of Charles V by Pope Clement VII which took place in Bologna in 1530.Among the bystanders we recognize cardinals Ippolito de' Medici and Niccolò Ridolfi.

Medici Villa La Petraia, courtyard: “Clement VII crowns Char...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: view of the central courtyard, with frescoes by Cosimo Daddi and Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini).

Medici Villa La Petraia: view of the central courtyard, with...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: view of the central courtyard, with frescoes by Cosimo Daddi and Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini).

Medici Villa La Petraia: view of the central courtyard, with...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: view of the central courtyard, with frescoes by Cosimo Daddi and Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini).

Medici Villa La Petraia: view of the central courtyard, with...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: view of the central courtyard, with frescoes by Cosimo Daddi and Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini).

Medici Villa La Petraia: view of the central courtyard, with...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: orbicular view of the central courtyard, with frescoes by Cosimo Daddi and Volterrano (Baldassarre Franceschini).

Medici Villa La Petraia: orbicular view of the central court...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: the group of “Hercules crushing Antaeus” by Bartolomeo Ammannati 1559-1560, coming from the Medici villa of Castello.

Medici Villa La Petraia: the group of “Hercules crushing Ant...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “Medici Villa of Pratolino” in the lunette called “Pratolino”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located in Pratolino, near Vaglia.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “Medici Villa of Pratolino” in the...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “Medici Villa of Pratolino” in the lunette called “Pratolino”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located in Pratolino, near Vaglia.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “Medici Villa of Pratolino” in the...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “Medici Villa Castello” in the lunette called “Castello”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located in the hill area Castello in Florence.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “Medici Villa Castello” in the lune...

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“Medici Villa La Petraia”, in the lunette called “Belveder con Pitti”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located in Barberino di Mugello.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.

“Medici Villa La Petraia”, in the lunette called “Belveder...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “Pitti Palace, Buboli Gardens and Belvedere Fort” in Florence, in the lunette called “Belveder con Pitti”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located in Barberino di Mugello.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “Pitti Palace, Buboli Gardens and B...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “Pitti Palace, Buboli Gardens and Belvedere Fort” in Florence, in the lunette called “Belveder con Pitti”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located in Barberino di Mugello.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “Pitti Palace, Buboli Gardens and B...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “Pitti Palace, Buboli Gardens and Belvedere Fort” in Florence, in the lunette called “Belveder con Pitti”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located in Barberino di Mugello.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “Pitti Palace, Buboli Gardens and B...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa di Cafaggiolo”, in the lunette called “Cafagiolo”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located in Barberino di Mugello.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa di Cafaggiolo”, i...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa di Cafaggiolo”, in the lunette called “Cafagiolo”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located in Barberino di Mugello.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa di Cafaggiolo”, i...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa di Cafaggiolo”, in the lunette called “Cafagiolo”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located in Barberino di Mugello.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa di Cafaggiolo”, i...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Marignolle”, in the lunette called “Marignolle”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located on the hills between Soffiano and Galluzzo near Florence. The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Marignolle”, i...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Marignolle”, in the lunette called “Marignolle”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located on the hills between Soffiano and Galluzzo near Florence. The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Marignolle”, i...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa di Poggio a Caiano”, in the lunette called “Poggio”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located in Poggio a Caiano (Prato).The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa di Poggio a Caian...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa di Poggio a Caiano”, in the lunette called “Poggio”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located in Poggio a Caiano (Prato).The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa di Poggio a Caian...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa del Trebbio”, in the lunette called “Il Trebbio”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located in San Piero a Sieve.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa del Trebbio”, in...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa del Trebbio”, in the lunette called “Il Trebbio”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located in San Piero a Sieve.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa del Trebbio”, in...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa L’ambrogiana”, in the lunette called “L’Ambrogiana”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located near Montelupo fiorentino.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa L’ambrogiana”, in...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa L’ambrogiana”, in the lunette called “L’Ambrogiana”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located near Montelupo fiorentino.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa L’ambrogiana”, in...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of La Magia”, in the lunette called “La Magia”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located in Quarrata.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.Detail with hunting scene.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of La Magia”, in...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa La Magia”, in the lunette called “La Magia”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located in Quarrata.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa La Magia”, in the...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Seravezza”, in the lunette called “Seravezza”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located in the province of Lucca.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Seravezza”, in...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Seravezza”, in the lunette called “Seravezza”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located in the province of Lucca.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Seravezza”, in...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Lappeggi”, in the lunette called “La Peggio”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located between the towns of Antella and Grassina, hamlets of Bagno a Ripoli.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.Detail with hunting scene.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Lappeggi”, in...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Lappeggi”, in the lunette called “La Peggio”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located between the towns of Antella and Grassina, hamlets of Bagno a Ripoli.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Lappeggi”, in...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Lappeggi”, in the lunette called “La Peggio”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. This villa is located between the towns of Antella and Grassina, hamlets of Bagno a Ripoli.The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Lappeggi”, in...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Collesalvetti”, in the lunette “Colle Salvetti”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Collesalvetti”...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Collesalvetti”, in the lunette “Colle Salvetti”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Collesalvetti”...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Montevettolini” in Monsummano Terme, in the lunette “Veturino Mountain”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Montevettolini...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Montevettolini” in Monsummano Terme, in the lunette “Veturino Mountain”, one of the fourteen lunettes by Giusto Utens, Italianized name of Iustus van Utens, 1599-1602. The lunettes present idyllic aerial views of calligraphic precision, very decorative and precious evidence of the appearance of these buildings in the past. They were painted for the Medici villa of Artimino as an "inventory" (today we would say "cadastre") of the possessions of the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and after various moves, they are preserved today in the Villa La Petraia. Originally there were 17, but only 14 have reached us.

Medici Villa La Petraia: “the Medici villa of Montevettolini...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: wooden inlay with hunting scene.

Medici Villa La Petraia: wooden inlay with hunting scene.

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Medici Villa La Petraia: portrait of “Ferdinando de’ Medici”, oil on canvas by Pulzone Scipione known as il Gaetano (about 1550/ 1598).(Copy from an original in the Uffizi?)

Medici Villa La Petraia: portrait of “Ferdinando de’ Medici”...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, garden, Plan of the Figurine: view of the garden with the Fiorenza fountain, work by Tribolo and Pierino da Vinci (1538-1547). at the top a copy of Giambologna's Venus (the original is today inside the villa).Detail.

Medici Villa La Petraia, garden, Plan of the Figurine: view...

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Medici Villa La Petraia, garden, Plan of the Figurine: view of the garden with the Fiorenza fountain, work by Tribolo and Pierino da Vinci (1538-1547). at the top a copy of Giambologna's Venus (the original is today inside the villa).

Medici Villa La Petraia, garden, Plan of the Figurine: view...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: a fountain with the face of Bacchus.

Medici Villa La Petraia: a fountain with the face of Bacchu...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: a fountain with the face of Bacchus.

Medici Villa La Petraia: a fountain with the face of Bacchu...

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Medici Villa La Petraia: a fountain with the face of Bacchus.

Medici Villa La Petraia: a fountain with the face of Bacchu...