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FLORENCE. MICHELANGELO AND THE MADONNAS BY DIVIN RAFFAELLO

The sixteenth century sees Florence welcome what many consider the greatest painter of all time, Raffaello Sanzio. Meanwhile, Michelangelo left traces of his greatness in the city. by Fabio Massimo Penna In the years ranging from 1504 to 1508 Florence hosted… Continue Reading…


LEONARDO AND MICHELANGELO IN FLORENCE. THE SECOND PERIOD

At the beginning of the sixteenth century, Michelangelo and Leonardo returned to Florence, where they created absolute masterpieces of world art. Soon, however, Milan and Rome recall the two artists. by Fabio Massimo Penna In 1501 Michelangelo returned to Florence after four Roman years and… Continue Reading…


LEONARDO AND MICHELANGELO IN FLORENCE. THE FIRST PERIOD

Tuscany in the second half of the fifteenth century saw the birth of two geniuses destined to leave an indelible mark on world art and culture, Leonardo and Michelangelo. by Fabio Massimo Penna In the Florence of the second half of the fifteenth century, Andrea's workshop… Continue Reading…