Artist: Igor Mitoraj (Oederan 1944 - Paris 2014)
Year of construction: 1997
Material used: Bronze
Dimensions: 407 x 272 x 250 cm
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Artist: Giovanni di Paolo Fancelli (first decade of the 16th century – 1586) from a design by Baccio Bandinelli (Florence 1493 – Florence 1560)
Year of construction: 1554 - 57
Material used: Marble
Dimensions: 181 cm (height)
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Artist: Baccio Bandinelli (Florence 1493 – Florence 1560) & the workshop
Year of construction: 1554 - 58
Material used: Marble
Dimensions: 181 cm (height)
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Artist: Baccio Bandinelli (Florence 1493 – Florence 1560) and workshop
Year of construction: 1548 - 58
Material used: Marble
Dimensions: 181 cm (height)
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Artist: Roman artists
Year of construction: First quarter 1st century A.D. - Mid 2nd century A.D.
Material used: White marble with fine crystals
Dimensions: 210 cm (height)
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Artist: Roman art
Year of construction: 240 - 260 A.D.
Material used: Luna marble
Dimensions: 187 x 95 cm
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Artist: Roman artist
Year of construction: Second century A.D.
Material used: Microcrystalline, fine-grain marble, probably from Luni
Dimensions: Height with base 204 cm; height of herma 132 cm
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Artist: Giambologna (Douai 1529 - Florence 1608)
Year of construction: 1572-1584
Material used: Marble
Dimensions: Height 140 cm
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Artist: Vincenzo de' Rossi (Fiesole, 1525 - Florence, 1587)
Year of construction: 1558 - 1560
Material used: White marble
Dimensions: 182 cm (height)
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Artists: Romolo Ferrucci known as Romolo del Tadda (Fiesole 1544 - Florence,1621); Orazio Mochi (Florence 1571 - 1625)
Year of construction: 1620
Material used: Serena stone
Dimensions: 158 cm (height)
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Artist: Giovanni Battista Capezzuoli (Florence? documented 1755-1800)
Year of construction: 1778-1780
Material used: Marble
Dimensions: 143 cm (height)
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The Boboli Gardens statues collection boasts a wide range of statues, showcasing various styles and historical periods.
Notable sculptures include Apollo, Ceres, Bathing Venus, and the Dionysus with Herma.
Most visitors spend around 2-3 hours exploring the diverse and captivating collection at the Boboli Gardens.
Yes, the collection includes a variety of statues spanning from classical to Renaissance periods.
The must-see pieces include Apollo, Ceres, Bathing Venus, and the intriguing Dionysus with Herma.
Renowned artists such as Baccio Bandinelli, Giambologna, and Vincenzo de' Rossi contributed to the collection.
Yes, guided tours offer in-depth information about the statues' history and the artists behind them.
For preservation reasons, visitors are kindly asked not to touch the statues.
Yes, the statue areas are accessible and accommodating for visitors with mobility challenges.
Yes, photography is usually permitted, but it's recommended to confirm the rules upon entry.