MICHELOZZO DI BARTOLOMEO
(b. 1396, Firenze, d. 1472, Firenze)

Courtyard

1445-60
Photo
Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Florence

Like large medieval palaces, the Medici Palace was built around a central courtyard. Its lower story is a continuous arcade, the second has windows resembling those of the exterior, and the third was originally and open loggia.

Donatello's bronze David was first documented in the centre of the courtyard.




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