Gabinetto dei disegni e delle stampe, Print and drawing department at Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy
The Gabinetto dei disegni e delle stampe is a print and drawing collection within the Uffizi Gallery in Florence containing around 177,000 graphic works from different periods. Located on the first floor, it displays drawings, prints, and engravings spanning several centuries of Italian art history.
The collection was established by Cardinal Leopoldo de' Medici in the 17th century and housed in a space originally designed as a theater by Bernardo Buontalenti. This repurposing of the space reflects how the Medici family preserved and displayed their art treasures.
The collection focuses on Italian Renaissance works and pieces by Tuscan artists from the 17th century, including drawings by Antonio del Pollaiolo and Andrea del Sarto. Visitors experience the artistic traditions of these periods directly through the prints and drawings on display.
Access is available only by appointment, which must be arranged in advance by emailing ga-uff.gds@cultura.gov.it with personal information and a list of works you wish to examine. Planning ahead ensures you can study the pieces that interest you most.
The cabinet houses a specialized restoration laboratory and a study room with around 30 workstations for researchers to examine original works. This setup allows visitors to study pieces in a professionally equipped environment designed for close scholarly examination.
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