Casa Buonarroti

The Casa Buonarroti ( house ( the family) Buonarroti) Michelangelo Buonarroti is a museum dedicated to Florence, which is located in the former palace of the Buonarroti family at Via Ghibellina, corner Via Buonarroti.

History of the Palazzo

The building was built by a nephew of Michelangelo, Leonardo Buonarroti in the years 1546-1553. Michelangelo, who passed away in 1564 and spent his last years in Rome, even used at any time in the Palazzo. Later the palace was a great-nephew of the Master, the son of Leonardo, enlarged and restored, until it finally took its present shape in 1612.

Michelangelo's great-nephew helped himself for the extension and refurbishment of a project that included, among other things, two drawings of the master. In the internal decoration of the famous great-uncle is celebrated extensively. In 1858, the last descendent brought one of Buonarroti, Cosimo family, the house and the collections contained in a foundation, which laid the foundation for the still-existing public museum was laid.

In the 50s and 60s of the 20th century, the palace was restored several times, especially the large Arno flood in November 1966 in the course of the Casa Buonarroti had been damaged, underwent extensive restoration work required.

Collections

The Casa Buonarroti contains a whole series of works of Michelangelo, which have brought together his nephew and his descendants:

  • Wax and bronze models
  • A large wooden model for the project, the façade design of the Basilica di San Lorenzo di Firenze
  • A large number of drawings
  • A marble bas-relief of the Madonna and Child ( Madonna of the stairs ), which was made around 1491
  • The Zentaurenschlacht, a marble high relief, which is likewise a youth work of the Master ( 1492 )
  • Various designs ( bozzetti ) for sculptures made ​​of terracotta and other materials, including the torso of a river god, two fighting and a Madonna with the Child

Other artists:

  • A bust of Michelangelo by Daniele da Volterra, after the death mask
  • Frescoes with scenes from Michelangelo's life
  • Works that show the influence of Michelangelo on other artists

Library

The Casa Buonarroti includes an after registration publicly accessible library with about 11,000 books, including some rarities from the 16th century Also located in the museum, a photo library with about 10,000 photographs, mostly of works by Michelangelo, as well as those of other artists.

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