In the thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries, Florence’s population doubled. Bankers and merchants replaced the old noble families as the center of power.
1300s
In the thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries, Florence’s population doubled. Bankers and merchants replaced the old noble families as the center of power.
1300s
The city-state of Florence in the thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries was a city on the rise (until the black death).
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A rare altar frontal made for Santa Maria Novella in Florence that still survives after 700 years
This is a Mary like we’ve never seen before—she’s more monumental and sits in a space that makes sense.
Set against gleaming gold, Mary and Christ sit on an intricately carved throne studded with gems.
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a new image of a new saint in the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence
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This huge panel hints at the coming Renaissance, but the figures remain weightless and their features, elongated.
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Christ sits as Judge, separating the blessed from the damned. In Hell, money lenders—like Scrovegni—appear hanged.
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