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! The jewel of Arno
I continue this journey in Toscana with a visit to Firenze, home of so many treasures of the world culture
Continue readingMichelangelo’s Pieta: Rome and Florence
Today I would like to share with you some thoughts on two Michelangelo sculptures with the same subject: Pieta. There
Continue readingRed Meats of Italy – A selection – Part 1
All of a sudden, I decided to post some images of red meats and red meat dishes from Italy. I
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