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View of the inside of the Reading Room, in Michelangelo's Medici Laurentian Library in Florence
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View of the inside of the Reading Room, in Michelangelo's Medici Laurentian Library in Florence
View of the inside of the Reading Room, in Michelangelo's Medici Laurentian Library in Florence. Florence The Medici Laurentian Library Library Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:1524 -1568. Artist:Buonarroti Michelangelo (1475-1564), Ammannati Bartolomeo (1511-1592), Vasari Giorgio (1511-1574)
Brogi Giacomo, Stabilimento fotografico
BGA-F-023933-0000
Media ID 33171269
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Bench Chair Counter Door Frame Hall Inscription Library Pilaster Strip Room Scientific Or Intellectual Tympanum
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This print captures the breathtaking view of the inside of the Reading Room in Michelangelo's Medici Laurentian Library in Florence. The library, a masterpiece blending Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, stands as an iconic symbol of Europe's intellectual heritage from the First to Second Millennium A. D. The photograph was taken between 1920-1930, showcasing the timeless beauty and grandeur of this architectural marvel that dates back to 1524-1568. The artistic genius behind this awe-inspiring creation is none other than Buonarroti Michelangelo himself, with contributions from Ammannati Bartolomeo and Vasari Giorgio. As we delve into this image, our eyes are drawn towards various elements within the room. The intricately designed chair beckons us to sit down and immerse ourselves in knowledge while surrounded by exquisite furnishings for civic spaces. Inscriptions adorn the walls alongside writing instruments that speak volumes about communication during that era. Our gaze then shifts towards pilaster strips highlighting building elements meticulously crafted with utmost precision. A majestic door leads us further into this magnificent space where every corner exudes elegance and sophistication. The library itself serves as a sanctuary for scientific or intellectual pursuits, offering solace amidst its towering shelves filled with books of wisdom. Benches invite visitors to pause and absorb knowledge while counters hold objects waiting to be explored. Brogi Giacomo masterfully captured this moment through his lens at Stabilimento fotografico Alinari. Through his artistry, he has immortalized not just a physical structure but also an embodiment of human achievement throughout history. This print transports us back in time when architecture was more than just functional; it was an expression of creativity and intellectuality intertwined harmoniously within one space - a testament to mankind's thirst for knowledge across generations.
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