the Bargello

For the type of embroidery, please visit Bargello (needlework)

The Bargello palace was built in 1255 to house first the Capitano del Populo and later, in 1261, the Podestà, the highest magistrate of the Florence City Council, Italy. This Palazzo del Podestà, as it was originally called, is the oldest public building in Florence. This austere crenellated building served as model for the construction of the Palazzo Vecchio. Afterwards in 1574, the Medici dispensed with the function of the Podestà and housed the bargello, the police chief of Florence, in this building, hence its name. It was employed as a prison; executions took place in the Bargello's yard until they were abolished by Grand Duke Peter Leopold in 1786. It remained the headquarters of the Florentine police till 1865. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (583x778, 121 KB) Summary en: Palazzo Bargello, Florence, Italy From Enciclopedia Libre. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (583x778, 121 KB) Summary en: Palazzo Bargello, Florence, Italy From Enciclopedia Libre. ... Gold Embroidery Embroidery is the art or handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with designs stitched in strands of thread or yarn using a needle. ... Bargello is a type of needlepoint embroidery which consists of upright flat stitches of different lengths. ... Events Königsberg was founded Births Emperor Albert I of Germany, in July Deaths Monarchs/Presidents Aragon - James I King of Aragon and count of Barcelona (reigned from 1213 to 1276) Categories: 1255 ... Founded 59 BC as Florentia Region Tuscany Mayor Leonardo Domenici (Democratici di Sinistra) Area  - City Proper  102 km² Population  - City (2004)  - Metropolitan  - Density (city proper) 356,000 almost 500,000 3,453/km² Time zone CET, UTC+1 Latitude Longitude 43°47 N 11°15 E www. ... A city council is the most common style of legislative government in a city or town. ... Palazzo Vecchio The Palazzo Vecchio is the town hall of Florence, Italy. ... The Medici family was a powerful and influential Florentine family from the 13th to 17th century. ... Holy Roman Emperor Leopold II Leopold II (born Peter Leopold Joseph) (Vienna, May 5, 1747 – Vienna, March 1, 1792) was Holy Roman Emperor from 1790 to 1792 and Grand-duke of Tuscany. ... 1786 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

Since 1865 it has become the national museum (Museo Nazionale del Bargello), displaying the largest Italian collection of gothic and renaissance sculptures (14th - 17th century). 1865 (MDCCCLXV) is a common year starting on Sunday. ... See also Gothic art. ... In the traditional view, the Renaissance is understood as an historical age that was preceded by the Middle Ages and followed by the Reformation. ...

The museum held masterpieces by Michelangelo, such as his Bacchus, Pitti Tondo (or Madonna and Child), Brutus and David-Apollo. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Its collection includes Donatello's David and St. George Tabernacle, Vincenzo Gemito's Pescatore ("fisherboy"), Jacopo Sansovino's Bacchus, Giambologna's La Archetectura and his Mercurius and many works from the Della Robbia family. Benvenuto Cellini is represented with his bronze bust of Cosimo I Statue of Donatello outside the Uffizi, Florence Donatello (Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi) (1386 - December 13, 1466) was a famous Florentine artist and sculptor of the early Renaissance. ... Donatellos bronze statue of David (circa 1440s) is notable as the first unsupported standing work in bronze cast since classical times. ... Vincenzo Gemito,  (July 16, 1852 - March 1, 1929) was a Neapolitan sculptor and artist who was considered both genius and insane, but whose works are highly prized by international galleries and collectors today. ... Jacopo d’Antonio Sansovino (1486 - November 27, 1570) was an Italian sculptor and architect. ... Portrait of Giovanni Bologna by Hendrick Goltzius Giambologna, born as Jean Boulogne, also known as Giovanni Da Bologna and Giovanni Bologna (1529 - 1608) was a sculptor who best known for his marble statuary and works in bronze. ... Della Robbia may mean: Luca della Robbia (1400-1482), Italian sculptor Andrea della Robbia (1435-1525), Italian sculptor, nephew of Luca Giovanni della Robbia, son of Andrea Girolamo della Robbia, son of Andrea This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the... Gold Salt cellar by Cellini Benvenuto Cellini (November 3, 1500 – February 13, 1571) was an Italian goldsmith, painter, sculptor, soldier and musician of the Renaissance. ...

The museum also has a fine collection of ceramics, textile, tapestries, ivory, silver, armours and old coins. A hoplite wearing (only) a helmet, breastplate greaves and a shield. ... This article is about monetary coins. ...

Lorenzo Ghiberti's "Isaac's Sacrifice"

It also features the competing designs on Isaac's Sacrifice that were performed by Lorenzo Ghiberti and Filippo Brunelleschi to win the contest for the second set of doors of the Florentine Baptistry (1401). Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1617x1763, 890 KB) Photographer: Richard Heidler Time, Place: march 2005, Florence Camera: Canon Powershot A95 Description: The Sacrifice of Isaac, Lorenzo Ghibertis Contribution to the competition for the Northern Doors of the Baptistery, Museo dell Bargello License: Picture by myself... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1617x1763, 890 KB) Photographer: Richard Heidler Time, Place: march 2005, Florence Camera: Canon Powershot A95 Description: The Sacrifice of Isaac, Lorenzo Ghibertis Contribution to the competition for the Northern Doors of the Baptistery, Museo dell Bargello License: Picture by myself... Lorenzo Ghiberti on Gates of Paradise, Baptisterio, Florence self portrait Lorenzo Ghiberti (Florence, 1378 - Florence, December 1, 1455) was an Italian artist of the early Renaissance best known for works in sculpture and metalworking. ... Sculpture of Brunelleschi looking at the dome in Florence Filippo Brunelleschi (1377 – April 15, 1446) was a great Florentine architect of the Italian Renaissance. ... The Battistero di San Giovanni (Baptistery of St John) is believed to be the oldest building in Florence. ... Events The Lollards, a religious sect taught by John Wycliffe, were persecuted for their beliefs. ...

Honolulu Hale's interior courtyard, staircase, and open ceiling were modeled after the Bargello. Honolulu Hale Honolulu Hale, located on 530 South King Street in downtown Honolulu in the City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, is the official seat of government of the city and county, site of the chambers of the Mayor of Honolulu and the Honolulu City Council. ...

A plaster copy of Donatello's David, one of the most famous statues in the Bargello

Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x1285, 237 KB) Painted plaster replica of Donatellos bronze David in the Cast Courts of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x1285, 237 KB) Painted plaster replica of Donatellos bronze David in the Cast Courts of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. ... Donatellos bronze statue of David (circa 1440s) is notable as the first unsupported standing work in bronze cast since classical times. ...

External links

• Palace of Bargello, Florence virtual reality movie and pictures
• Satellite image from Google Maps (Bargello is in centre of image)