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  • Brun066
    Florence, Italy12,580 contributions
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    The pulpit (1434-1438) is undoubtedly a masterpiece of the artistic maturity of Donatello (an artist who in this case was joined by Michelozzo for the construction of the architecture). The dynamism of the dancing children in the panels of the pulpit - in this case as in the case of the reliefs of the choir now in the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Florence - is here fully displayed; it is not a question of a "potential" movement as in previous works by Donatello (for example the David of 1416-1420), but of a movement "in progress".
    In this pulpit Donatello continues his work of definitive liberation from the late Gothic stylistic features, and of affirmation of the canons of Renaissance sculpture in Italy.
    The technique of making the sculptures is the so-called "stiacciato", typical of Donatello, through which the artist suggests complex perspective views despite the limited depth of the reliefs.
    The merits of the pulpit do not end with the sublime art of Donatello. Michelozzo created a very elegant architectural frame, both in the balustrade, both in the canopy, and finally in the bronze capital supporting the pulpit.
    Donatello's reliefs have been replaced by copies since 1970, the originals are in the nearby Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Prato.
    Written 20 May 2023
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  • Brun066
    Florence, Italy12,580 contributions
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    This museum - housed in a distinguished building - well represents the events of the history of art in Prato; events in no way secondary given that - among other things - Donatello worked in the city; and Filippo Lippi, one of the greatest painters of the Tuscan school of the fifteenth century, master of Botticelli, has been active in Prato for over a decade starting from 1452.
    The works of Filippo Lippi in Prato are mainly in the Cathedral: the so-called "Madonna del Ceppo" is preserved in the museum, while two works of excellence are in the museum by his natural son Filippino Lippi: the table with "Madonna with child and saints" and the fresco of the “Tabernacle of the corner of Mercatale”, much praised by Giorgio Vasari and prodigiously recomposed after it had been reduced to fragments by the 1944 bombings.
    Still stands out among the oldest tables a masterpiece by Giovanni da Milano, a "Polyptych with Madonna and saints", and two by Bernardo Daddi, a "Madonna and child" and a predella with "Stories of the sacred belt" (this is a relic fundamental for the history and identity of the city of Prato).
    These masterpieces are accompanied by many other significant pictorial works, from the Middle Ages to the 18th century, distributed on the first and second floors of the Museum.
    The third floor, on the other hand, is outstanding - as well as for the panoramic windows - for two excellent collections: plenty of sculptures by Lorenzo Bartolini, a neoclassical artist from Prato (1777-1850); and the plaster casts from the collection of Jacques Lipchitz (1891-1973), a “cubist” sculptor of Lithuanian origin, whose family donated these works to the museum.
    The museum - renovated not many years ago - is very well organized. I would like to point out the efficiency of the audio guide, in multiple languages, which adequately illustrates a large number of works.
    A visit is certainly to be recommended.
    Written 21 December 2021
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  • David M
    Brandon, FL315 contributions
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    I was in Prato with friends and we toured this castle. The castle is interesting and historic. I highly recommend that you take the stairs to the top to see the panoramic views of Prato and the surrounding area.
    Written 1 September 2021
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  • susan h
    2 contributions
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    We went to see the Mr and Mrs Clark Exhibition. There was a very nice book published in Italian and English to accompany it. The show was comprehensive, well labelled, informative. Delicious inexpensive coffee and sandwich in the cafe.
    Written 12 January 2023
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  • Henry J
    32 contributions
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    This is one of the best diocesan museums in Italy. Extremely well laid out, showcasing some outstanding works of religious art. The staff are extremely polite and helpful. Visitors to the duomo must purchase a ticket for the museum in order to walk behind the high altar. This is perfectly reasonable, though it is not terribly clear that this is the practice at the duomo and museum. A poster or sign in translation explaining that would be helpful. On the other hand, my wife and I were very impressed by the lady who directed us from the duomo to the museum. Her enthusiasm for the duomo, and especially for Our Lady’s girdle which is displayed in the museum, were infectious.
    Written 3 October 2019
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  • sunnyahuja4586
    Mumbai, India602 contributions
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    The park is nice and had a nice time walking around getting some sun in the month of september amazing.
    Written 29 November 2017
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  • Marleen S
    Florence, Italy191 contributions
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    Quite recently reopened I was interested after reading about in the Florentine magazine..Modern art and modern concepts in its true form...some I got, most i did not, but the building is fun, the way the exposition is set up is great. Outing for adults who truly like conceptual art.
    Written 12 October 2017
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  • badgey
    Melbourne, Australia61 contributions
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    A wonderful little church, this building has an intriguing history of miracles, miraculous images and shows the political relationship between Florence and the surrounding Tuscany from the 14th century. The area was originally a prison with the Madonna and Child image believed to have been within the courtyard of the prison. A young boy is believed to have seen the Madonna detach herself from the image, move down into the old prison cells below and begin scrubbing the floor before reattaching herself to the image. There has been a lot of renovations since the 'miracle' occurred in the second half of the 14th century with many of the prominent Pratese and Florentine families wanting to be connected to the image. Today the original Madonna and Child image and the prison cells are still there, but you cannot enter the church during mass, and you must request to see the cells which they do not always allow visitors to do.
    The church is not far from Prato Porte al Serraglio station.
    Written 15 December 2015
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  • funkyfamNY
    New York42 contributions
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    This is a small museum located outside the main walls of Prato. The museum is essentially a long hallway that begins with a very dated video of short 80s cosmic video clips set to classical music. Then there is a series of interactive TV monitors - one for each planet, including Pluto. Then there are specimens from a large number of meteorites, and then the hall ends with a nice exhibit of crystals. There is a reasonable amount of text associated with these exhibits (in Italian). Clearly the museum was established originally with love but has not seen further investment or effort for a long time. If you are not excited by meteorite specimens or crystals and cannot read Italian, give this museum a pass. It stands as a massive contrast to the wonderful Museo Galileo in Florence.
    Written 6 April 2017
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  • fjane84
    Island of Malta, Malta660 contributions
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    This place is mind blowing. This ancient palace houses the most amazing frescoes I've ever seen, in the most amazing level of preservation. Each room is more impressive than the next. Some frescoes tell scenes of hunting, some are exquisite patterned designs. There is lots of English info available. Wonderful place and a must-see! Give a generous donation to keep the palace running as it is free entry!
    Written 22 May 2017
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  • Lorenzo G
    Florence, Italy64 contributions
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    I think this is a place to visit, if you are enjoying the city, expecially with children. The center is a medium/big park hosting (and healing) different kind of animals (wild boars, turtles, snakes, rabbits, birds, eagles, and so on...). Moreover, if you are lucky, you can
    see different kinds of deers ("lucky" because they are free in the nature, but soetimes you can find them in the park). The thing i liked most is the snakes room (this is in a little building in the park). There are kinds of snakes from every part of the world such as pitons, boa constrictors, ecc..

    Price: 5 euros for adults and i think less for children.

    Just and hint: at the entrance take the map of the park ;)
    Written 3 July 2017
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