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Adam Dant tours the artistic riches of Florence

March 28, 2023

If the Medici had their way, today’s Easter faithful might be processing not in the direction of Jerusalem or to St Peter’s Basilica in Rome, but towards Florence, former home of this fantastically wealthy Italian banking dynasty. The Medici family’s plan in the 16th century to move the tomb of Christ all the way from

Donatello’s outstanding virtuosity shows both his devotion and his playfulness

February 13, 2023

Visitors to the V&A’s Donatello: Sculpting the Renaissance are greeted by a young David standing proudly with the head of Goliath at his feet. As a symbol of the city of Florence and commissioned originally for the Cathedral – only to be quickly repurposed as a civic emblem for the Palazzo della Signoria – the statue perfectly introduces us to Donatello placed at the heart of Florentine self-image.

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September 22, 2017

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Santa Maria Novella: here’s what you need to know

September 21, 2017

Santa Maria Novella hosts Theresa May's Brexit speech on Friday

Leonardo masterpiece back on display following restoration

March 27, 2017

Da Vinci's Adoration of the Magi has returned to Florence's Uffizi Gallery

Pope Francis donates Castro crucifix to Lampedusa

November 13, 2015

The Pope received the cross from President Raul Castro during his trip to Cuba

This room will destroy your prejudices about the medieval world

September 03, 2015

No one who visits the Victoria and Albert Museum's Room 50A will leave thinking the Middle Ages were backward

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