Highlights from the Mediceo del Principato

LUXURY
Staff
October 3, 2011

Within the documents of the Mediceo del Principato are elaborate descriptions of luxury items of all kinds, rich tapestries, elegant furnishings, ornate carriages, precious jewels, sumptuous garmen

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WOMEN ARTISTS AND WOMEN PATRONS OF THE ARTS
Sheila Barker
April 19, 2011

The Medici Granduchy witnessed a remarkable number of both women patrons and women artists. Many of the documents that will be featured in this category were found thanks to Dr.

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CABINET OF CURIOSITIES - UPDATED
MAP Staff
April 18, 2011

Populating our virtual Wunderkammer are all those documents in the Medici Granducal Archive that describe marvels of nature, rare objects or plants, exotic animals, scientific instruments, geological oddities, and antiquarian discoveries. Many of the items in this collection came from the New World or the Far East; some were found in the Medicis’ own backyard.

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TORINO AND THE COURT OF SAVOY - UPDATED
Roberta Piccinelli
April 18, 2011

The Medici entertained a vibrant relationship with the House of Savoy. News from the Florentine ambassadors about artistic, religious, and political developments in Turin and Piedmont arrived to Florence almost everyday. Compagnia di San Paolo Fellow Roberta Piccinelli will update this section as she uncovers new facts regarding life at this important European court.

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