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

Aiace holding up the body of Achilles or Patroclo and Menelao Sculpture in Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy.

Gate of Paradise on Baptistry (Battistero di San Giovanni) in Florence at Tuscany, Italy. This international landmark, as seen on the external public-facing door of the baptistery, was designed by Lorenzo Ghiberti (between 1425-1452) and is an icon of the renaissance. The reliefs represent stories from the Old Testament. The visible heads are those of prophets. The doors displayed are now a copy of the original, with those being displayed 8n a local museum.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Sculptures on Ponte Santa Trinita bridge in Florence, Italy

The Fountain of Neptune, in Piazza della Signoria in Florence

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

Piazza della Signoria in Florence - replicas of statue of famous Muzeum on this public square.

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.

Neptune signoria place florence, italy statue detail

Sculptures in Piazza della Signoria of Florence:Rape of the Sabine

Detail of a Florentine fountain close to the Palazzo Vecchio.

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

Statue of Neptune in Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy

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

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 16, 2021. Granite stone statues of Atlantes at the entrance to the new Hermitage in the northern capital of Russia, St. Petersburg. A famous tourist attraction all over the world. The place is often rented in the cinema.

Medici Lion and Menelaus Carrying the Body of Patroclus (Pasquino Group) at Loggia dei Lanzi at Florence in Tuscany, Italy. The statue was done by Giovanni Girolamo Frezza in 1704. It depicts King Menelaus carrying the body of Patroclus away from the Trojan War.

Statue of Rape of the Sabines, Loggia de Lanzi in Piazza della Signoria in Florence

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

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