Medici Chapels
cappelle medicee · 피렌체
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:43
Welcome to the Kah-pel-leh Meh-dee-cheh, a site where time seems suspended and the weight of history is etched into every slab of rare marble. As we stand here at the rear of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, you are entering what is…
Listen in the app2The Crypt — Foundations of a Dynasty2:05
We begin our exploration in the lower level, known as the Cripta or Crypt. This space is characterized by its heavy, low-vaulted ceilings and a somber, grounded atmosphere. …
Listen in the app3The Chapel of the Princes — The 'Las Vegas' of the Renaissance2:18
Step into the Kah-pel-la dei Preen-chee-peh, the Chapel of the Princes. The sheer scale of this octagonal room is meant to overwhelm. …
Listen in the app4The Art of Commesso Fiorentino1:52
Let us pause to examine the intricate stonework on the lower walls, or the zoccolatura. This is the pinnacle of the 'commesso fiorentino' technique. …
Listen in the app5The New Sacristy — Michelangelo’s Spiritual Architecture2:00
We now move from the ornate, heavy world of the Grand Dukes into the Sah-gres-tee-ah Nuova, or New Sacristy. This room is a profound shift in tone. …
Listen in the app6The Tomb of Giuliano — Night and Day1:41
Focus your attention on the tomb of Giuliano de' Medici, the Duke of Nemours. Michelangelo portrays Giuliano as a Roman general, alert and active, holding a commander's baton. …
Listen in the app7The Tomb of Lorenzo — Dawn and Dusk1:34
Across the room lies the tomb of Lorenzo, the Duke of Urbino. If Giuliano represented the active life, Lorenzo represents the 'contemplative life.' He is shown seated, head bowed in thought, his arm resting on a Medici money…
Listen in the app8Medici Chapels1:45
As we conclude our journey through the Medici Chapels, let us stand for a moment before the 'Medici Madonna,' the sculpture that stands between the statues of Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian. This is where the heart of the family…
Listen in the app9Closing1:45
As we conclude our journey through the Medici Chapels, let us stand for a moment before the 'Medici Madonna,' the sculpture that stands between the statues of Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian. This is where the heart of the family…
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What is Medici Chapels?
Medici Chapels is a place in 피렌체 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 피렌체 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 17 min 43 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.7752, 11.2531 |
| Last updated |
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