Della Gherardesca Family Tomb - Camposanto Monumentale, Pisa
This elaborate Gothic funerary monument, attributed to the Pisan sculptor Lupo di Francesco (active c. 1300–1350), dates to the mid-14th century (c. 1340–1350).
Italy
Donatello
Donatello (c. 1386–1466): A pioneering Italian sculptor of the Early Renaissance, Donatello revolutionized Western art with his lifelike figures and innovative techniques
Florence
Historic sites in the city of Florence
Francesco Algarotti - Camposanto Monumentale, Pisa
This tomb dedicated to Francesco Algarotti (d1764), in the Camposanto Monumentale, Pisa, was designed by Mauro Antonio Tesi. It was erect on the instructions of Frederick the Great of Prussia.
Galileo Galilei Tomb - Santa Croce Florence
The tomb of Galileo Galilei (d1642) at Santa Croce in Florence was erected in 1737. It was designed by Giulio Foggini and contains a bust of Galileo Galilei (by Giovanni Battista Foggini), and figures representing Astronomy (by Vincenzo Foggini), and Geometry (by Girolamo Ticciati).
Italy and Sicily
Historic locations in Italy and Sicily.
Lamentation (cell 2)
Lamentation (1438-1443) over the body of Christ, is by Fra Angelico.
Louise of Stolberg-Gedern Tomp - San Croce, Florence
This tomb of Princess Louise of Stolberg-Gedern (d1824) is situated in San Croce Florence
Luca della Robbia, Cantoria (1431–1438) - Florence
Between 1431 and 1438, the Florentine sculptor Luca della Robbia carved in marble one of the most radiant celebrations of music and childhood in the early Renaissance, the Cantoria, or singing gallery, originally made for the north singing gallery of Florence Cathedral.
Michelangelo Buonarroti Tomb - Basilica of Santa Croce Florence
This tomb dedicated to Michelangelo was created by Vasari in 1570 and contains elements of Sculpture, Architecture and Painting.
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