Introduction The Italian word “putto” is derived from the Latin word “putus”, meaning “boy” or “child”. In this post I
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Donatello's "The Penitent Mary Magdalene"
Following the trail I started with Titian’s “Pieta”, today I go a few years back to meet another Genius and
Continue readingMichelangelo's Bacchus (1497) in the Bargello Museum, Florence, Italy
I recently visited again the Bargello Museum in Florence, and was mesmerized by the Michelangelo sculptures on display. I therefore
Continue readingFirenze! A very small sample of the treasures
I could not resist the temptation to share some of the stunning works of art that one can see in
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